Tryst with Destiny Speech For Children and StudentsIntroduction

Introduction

A book called Verity brings to light the darkness inside each of us. The truth of what occurs when we allow the evil within us to take over our entire being. We tend to trust what we see and hear, but what if we can't see past the numerous false fronts of reality? What happens when we only learn the truth through written words?

Deception, betrayal, suspense, and romance are all prevalent in the book Verity. You'll be on the edge of your seat the entire time while reading this book, and once it's finished, you won't be able to stop wondering: Was she right or wrong? The truth was it, or wasn't it?

About the Author

Young adult literature and romance books are both written by Colleen Hoover. In January 2012, she released Slammed, her debut book. She released Hopeless in December 2012, quickly shooting to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Slammed, Hoover's first book was independently released in January 2012, followed by Point of Retreat in February.

They appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list in August of that year at positions 8 and 18, respectively. They were purchased by Atria Books on August 10 and republished. The third book in the series, This Girl, was published in April 2013.

Characters in Verity

1.Lowen Ashley

"Verity"'s main character is Lowen Ashleigh. She is a struggling novelist recruited by Jeremy Crawford to complete the final novels of a well-known series after the original author dies away. Even though Lowen is a strong individual who can conquer obstacles, she struggles with inner demons and worries.

The author discovers as she works on the book that there is a lot more to it than she had anticipated and that there may be hints about the author's own troubled background concealed within the text. Despite her worries, Lowen is a strong, fearless person who is willing to face the truth.

2.Jeremy Crawford

After the original author of a best-selling series passes away, Jeremy Crawford, a prominent publisher, commissions Lowen to finish the remaining novels in the series. He is pleasant and confident but also has a dark side and is tormented by his problems.

He discovers more about Lowen as they collaborate to finish the book than he had previously thought possible, and he begins to question whether she could hold the key to revealing the author's true background. In addition to being endearing and hazardous, Jeremy is a multifaceted and nuanced character.

3.Katherine Crawford

The mother of Jeremy's children and his wife is Katherine Crawford. Although she only plays a small role in the plot, her presence is felt as she battles her own problems and attempts to keep her family safe.

4.Ethan Thompson

In the book, there is a brief mention of Ethan Thompson, a supporting character. He and Presley Thompson's father are each other's partners in life.

5.Thompson Presley

A minor character in the book named Presley Thompson is mentioned in the text. She is Ethan Thompson and Vanessa Thompson's daughter.

6.Thompson Vanessa

The character Vanessa Though she is not a significant character, Vanessa Thompson is mentioned throughout the novel. Presley Thompson's mother and Ethan Thompson's wife.

7.Finnegan Ashleigh

The younger brother of Lowen Ashleigh and a supporting figure in the story is Finnegan Ashleigh. He is a fun-loving, daring individual who is constantly there for Lowen.

8.Ashleigh Camden

Lowen's younger brother Camden Ashleigh, a supporting figure in the story, is Camden. He is a kind and supportive individual who is constantly there for Lowen.

9. Ashleigh Felix

Lowen's younger brother Felix Ashleigh is a supporting figure in the story. He is a tenacious and forgiving individual who is constantly there for Lowen.

10.Clare Thompson

A brief character in the book named Claire Thompson is referenced in the text. She is Vanessa Thompson's sibling.

Summary

While traveling to meet with her publisher, the author Lowen Ashleigh witnesses a man's death. A charming outsider called Jeremy Crawford helps her. They get along well right away and talk about their recent experiences with grief. Recently, Verity lost her mother to cancer.

Six months apart, Jeremy lost both of his twin children. They part ways but quickly realize they are both attending the same Pantem Press meeting. Verity Crawford's husband, Jeremy, is a renowned author who is unable to complete the final three installments in her well-liked The Noble Virtues trilogy. The proposal made to Lowen begs her to finish the books in exchange for a sizable amount.

In order to avoid being evicted, Lowen accepts the offer and consents to go to Vermont in order to collect notes from Verity's office. Before departing, Lowen's former lover and literary agent Corey cautions her to exercise caution in light of Verity's automobile accident, which has left her paralyzed.

The arrival of Lowen in Vermont. She encounters Crew, a five-year-old kid who is the last survivor of the Crawford family. Lowen makes a hesitant attempt to settle down and get to work. Soon after, she comes upon a book with the title So Be It that she initially believes to be Verity's autobiography but is actually a writing exercise in which Verity explores violent urges in order to improve her comprehension of characters.

The first chapter of the autobiography describes Verity and Jeremy's initial encounter and active sexual activity. Lowen notices Verity looking at her while she reads and feels more and more scared by her presence. Because of the manuscript's disturbing content, Lowen believes Verity was responsible for the deaths of her daughters. As Lowen and Jeremy's bond deepens, they come close to kissing. Lowen learns about how Verity neglected the twins throughout the day while Jeremy was at work after she gave birth to them.

Lowen wakes up in Verity's bed after engaging in a sleepwalk. She opens up to Jeremy about a tragic event that occurred when she was 10 years old, leading to her mother abandoning her and a two-week mental examination. Jeremy gives Lowen comfort. Jeremy installs a lock on the door to Lowen's bedroom to soothe his anxiety.

Verity had a dream that Harper killed Chastin, which Lowen interprets. As a result, Verity makes the decision to try to murder Harper by making her ingest her own vomit. Jeremy intervenes to prevent her from succeeding. To placate Jeremy, who feels Verity is not treating Harper appropriately, Verity becomes pregnant with Crew.

On the night before turning 32, Lowen relaxes with Jeremy. They start having sex. As Lowen can see, Verity observes them from the top of the steps. After completing the autobiography, Lowen determines whether, to be honest with Jeremy about Verity. She discovers that Chastin passed away at a sleepover due to an allergy.

Verity starts to believe Harper was involved in her sister's death. Lowen approaches Verity after being momentarily left alone on her birthday. Verity stays still. Later that night, Lowen advises Jeremy to put Verity in a nursing home to reduce the stress of caring for her.

Lowen concerning Harper's death in the lake. Without making an effort to save Harper, Verity deliberately capsizes the canoe. Lowen is asked to stay for an additional week after learning from Jeremy that Verity will be transferring into a nursing home on Monday. I concur, she says.

Lowen speaks with Crew alone and questions him regarding the day of Harper's passing. Crew slashes himself with a knife by mistake. Lowen is left alone with Verity while Jeremy takes him to get stitches. Verity's room has a baby monitor in it, and Lowen locks the door. While keeping an eye on the monitor, she reads the final chapter of the draft. Verity's book comes to a close, with Jeremy doubting Verity's role in Harper's passing. Verity considers committing suicide in reaction.

Jeremy is back. Lowen sees Verity lying on the floor of her bedroom on the baby monitor. She rushes upstairs to meet Verity once again. Lowen is grabbed by Jeremy, who orders her to leave. Finally, Lowen hands Jeremy the text and asks him to read it. Jeremy approaches Verity and makes a police call-out threat. Verity begins to open her eyes. Jeremy starts to choke her. He is stopped by Lowen, who then advises that he murder Verity in the same way that Harper was killed when she was a baby. Verity is made to suffocate on her own vomit by Jeremy. Lowen and Jeremy promise never to discuss what took occurred.

A pregnant Lowen, Jeremy, and Crew return to Vermont seven months after Verity's passing. In a letter to Jeremy that Lowen finds, Verity describes how her book was actually an adversarial journaling exercise that helped her get inside the heads of her evil characters. In the days after Harper's passing, Jeremy finds the manuscript, and Verity learns how he later arranged a vehicle accident to try to murder her. Verity admits to shutting Lowen in her room, looking at her, and plotting to flee with Crew. To maintain Jeremy's tranquility, Lowen chooses to burn the letter. She makes a promise to keep the secret till she dies.

Lowen informs Jeremy that he saw Verity move on the webcam. Verity moves and replies as Lowen enters the room, and Jeremy hurries to face her. In a moment of wrath, Jeremy kills Verity with Lowen's agreement after discovering she had been fabricating her injuries.

A note from Verity to Jeremy clarifying that the entire book was merely a writing exercise and not to be taken seriously is subsequently discovered by Lowen in the room. The book then goes on to describe how Jeremy tried to kill her after learning about it. She continues by explaining how he was unsuccessful but that she made up injuries to prevent him from trying again. She then intended to flee the country with her son.

Conclusion

Verity is a gripping psychological thriller that will leave you doubting everything you've ever thought by the time you reach the last page. There are just enough hints to raise legitimate doubts about what transpired in the book - whether Verity's dark manuscript is true or not. We're left with a gaping conclusion that shakes things up and makes us think about these individuals long after the story is over.