"Howards End" by E. M. Forster

Some strange things have happened in the last few chapters -- so strange that both Delycia and I are questioning the plausibility of the story.  Somehow, it hardly seems plausible that  that, just by chance, Margaret's fiancé had an affair with Jacky Bast 10 years ago. It sort of threw both of us, I think, off track for a bit, wondering whether the book was breaking away from being a truly smooth and sincere story. I think what may happen to me is what has often happened with previous great books -- that gradually the beauty of the book will appear, as if a mist slowly rises and a spectacular city is seen. We shall see ...