Love Insurance by Earl Derr Biggers
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Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933
English
"Love Insurance" by Earl Derr Biggers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lord Harrowby, an English nobleman who is concerned about marrying Cynthia Meyrick, a wealthy American heiress. With the wedding approaching, Harrowby seeks an unusual insurance policy to protect himself from the possibility of losing her a...
the start of the novel, we meet Lord Harrowby, who arrives at a New York office to propose a bizarre insurance plan to the Lloyds firm—insuring against the chance of his fiancée changing her mind and abandoning him before their wedding. His interactions with the firm’s underwriters reveal his nervousness and the absurdity of his request, but they ultimately agree to help him. In the course of the opening chapters, Harrowby's plan takes off as we are introduced to Richard Minot, a capable assistant sent to ensure the wedding proceeds as planned. The beginning establishes a lighthearted tone infused with witty dialogue, intriguing characters, and the comedic elements of a romantic adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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David Miller
1 year agoExceptional clarity on a very complex subject.
Christopher Johnson
1 year agoHaving read the author's previous works, the author doesn't just scratch the surface but goes into meaningful detail. Truly a masterpiece of digital educational material.
James Smith
10 months agoAs a professional in this niche, it addresses the common misconceptions in a very professional manner. I’ll definitely be revisiting some of these chapters again soon.
Nancy Johnson
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Donald Wilson
1 year agoI decided to give this a try based on a colleague's recommendation, the argument presented in the middle section is particularly compelling. Thanks for making such a high-quality version available.