Cupid En Route (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ralph Henry Barbour

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Synopsis

Two restless travelers and a fateful train ride set the stage for a charming, old‑fashioned romance.

A vivid slice of early 20th‑century life follows a pair of suited adventurers as they navigate money, manners, and the music of grand opera in bustling hotels, smoky dining rooms, and moving trains.

In a world of bright hats, bold personalities, and flirtatious misadventures, a chance encounter with a mysterious, captivating woman on a theatre balcony spirals into a series of comic, tender, and almost cinematic moments. A thoughtful grifter‑type kindness appears in the form of a thoughtful stranger who sends a simple meal and unexpected hope across a crowded car.
  • A rich mix of humor, travel, and romance set on trains, in hotels, and at the opera.
  • Quick, vivid character sketches and colorful dialogue that capture a bygone era.
  • Moments of charm, tension, and unspoken feelings that propel the narrative.
  • A thread of old‑world manners meeting modern speed, with hopeful consequences.
Ideal for readers who enjoy light, character‑driven romance with travel, social observations, and a touch of humor from a classic era.

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