The author compares the graciousness of people in the 21st century to those in 1816, arguing that modern individuals are less welcoming and grateful, influenced by technology and changing literature.
The author disagrees with the quote about regret, arguing that emotions like love and hate are stronger and that focusing on the future is more important than the past.
Lila, a young woman living on a farm in rural America in 1916, dreams of traveling to exotic places. She gets a job offer in New York City and decides to pursue her dream. Along the way, she meets two men, Noah and Oliver, and must decide between them.
A prince is about to become king and needs to find a wife. He sets up tests for the princesses, but only one passes. They get married and live happily ever after.
An adventurous, ambitious, and resourceful man named Noah Gray in return for being cut off from other people has all his wildest dreams come true. He hardly had any money before, what will he do with it?