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The Melody Lingers On: by Mary Higgins Clark | Summary & Analysis
The Melody Lingers by Mary Higgins Clark | Summary & Analysis
This is a Summary & Analysis of The Melody Lingers On. Mary Higgins Clark, offers a soap-opera situation in a quick, entertaining read. Although the plot breaks no new ground and the characters are conventional, it does serve to affirm that all may yet be well in the world, a message that surely bears repeating. It offers a quick, undemanding read that reaffirms prevailing social expectations. It bespeaks some hope that those who have profited from defrauding others will meet with justice, even if not with the full force of the law
The novel depicts the narrowly-aborted entanglement of Lane Harmon with the fallout of the financial perfidy of Parker and Eric Bennett. A widowed mother, Harmon finds herself beguiled by Eric, to whom she is introduced in the course of her work, and those close to her – as well as those still investigating the Bennetts – look on without pleasure as she does, with at least one party planning her death. The investigations ultimately lead authorities to move against the Bennetts, ultimately ensuring that justice is done to those who have worked injustice upon many others.
This companion also includes the
• Book Review
• Story Setting Analysis
• Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
• Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
• Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs
• Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
• And Much More!
This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
This is a Summary & Analysis of The Melody Lingers On. Mary Higgins Clark, offers a soap-opera situation in a quick, entertaining read. Although the plot breaks no new ground and the characters are conventional, it does serve to affirm that all may yet be well in the world, a message that surely bears repeating. It offers a quick, undemanding read that reaffirms prevailing social expectations. It bespeaks some hope that those who have profited from defrauding others will meet with justice, even if not with the full force of the law
The novel depicts the narrowly-aborted entanglement of Lane Harmon with the fallout of the financial perfidy of Parker and Eric Bennett. A widowed mother, Harmon finds herself beguiled by Eric, to whom she is introduced in the course of her work, and those close to her – as well as those still investigating the Bennetts – look on without pleasure as she does, with at least one party planning her death. The investigations ultimately lead authorities to move against the Bennetts, ultimately ensuring that justice is done to those who have worked injustice upon many others.
This companion also includes the
• Book Review
• Story Setting Analysis
• Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
• Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
• Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs
• Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
• And Much More!
This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2015
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April 25, 2020
Nice easy read. Fast pace.
January 18, 2016
Terrible writing! Was Tempted to give up on it, but stuck with it, hoping it would improve, or at least have a fun twist. Didn't satisfy at all. Unlikable characters, stilted dialogue, ridiculous circumstances.
July 18, 2015
I like Mary Higgins Clark. Fast read and good characters.
December 19, 2015
A typical Mary Higgins Clark book, and a most enjoyable mystery read.
February 29, 2016
Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy listening and reading her books. The characters are well defined and interesting.
November 2, 2018
if u like Mary Higgins Clark you will definitely like this one from her
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews