Summary
In the twilight of its former glory, the venerable but now decrepit Grand Hotel faces imminent collapse, a grim reality for its proprietor and his enterprising daughter, Nancy Scroggs. Possessing a spirit far more vibrant than her fading surroundings, Nancy concocts an audacious scheme to resuscitate their family's legacy. Her target: Peter Alstyne, a young man of delicate constitution, meticulously following a physician's stringent dietary regimen and prescription for a tranquil sojourn. Encountering him at the bustling train station, Nancy, with a captivating blend of charm and conviction, masterfully employs the tenets of Christian Science to persuade him to cast aside his medical directives. She champions the liberating notion that his well-being is not tethered to mundane physical limitations but to a higher, spiritual truth, thereby inviting him to indulge freely at their hotel. A surprising romance blossoms between the two, fueled by Peter's newfound zest for life and Nancy's unwavering optimism. As Peter's health and spirits soar, so too does the hotel's fortunes, experiencing a remarkable resurgence of patronage and prosperity. Yet, this idyllic renaissance is abruptly threatened by the arrival of a fateful letter, its contents poised to unravel the fragile tapestry of their burgeoning love and the hotel's renewed hope.
Synopsis
Nancy Scroggs, the daughter of the owner of a once-famous but now-struggling hotel, hatches a plan to draw in new customers. She picks up Peter Alstyne, a young man following his doctor's orders of a strict diet and a relaxing vacation, at the train station and convinces him--using the philosophy of Christian Science--to disregard his doctor's orders and stay at their hotel and eat all he wants. Soon he and Nancy fall in love and the hotel begins to pick up business again. But soon Peter receives a letter that changes everything for both him and Nancy.
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