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Sea Lady

Sea Lady

By: H. G. Wells
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Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid offers, the young man finds himself at a crossroads. Will this newfound connection lead him to a brighter future or deeper confusion? Summary by Thomas Copeland.Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 008 - Chapter 08
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid offers, the young man finds himself at a crossroads. Will this newfound connection lead him to a brighter future or deeper confusion? Summary by Thomas Copeland.
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    16 mins
  • 007 - Chapter 07
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid offers, the young man finds himself at a crossroads. Will this newfound connection lead him to a brighter future or deeper confusion? Summary by Thomas Copeland.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 006 - Chapter 06
    Nov 18 2025
    Dive into the enchanting tale of a mermaid who orchestrates her own rescue from drowning to integrate into a respectable family along the serene English coast. Her hidden agenda? To capture the heart of a charming yet irresponsible young man she once glimpsed while he swam in the Pacific. Presented to society as a delicate invalid, she dazzles with her intelligence and charm, yet her immortal perspective allows her to view the trivial pursuits of the English gentry with a critical eye. Torn between his political ambitions, driven by his fiancée, and the allure of other dreams that the mermaid offers, the young man finds himself at a crossroads. Will this newfound connection lead him to a brighter future or deeper confusion? Summary by Thomas Copeland.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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