My Melissa

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Set in the late 1930s, this story follows identical twins George and Arthur from a wealthy Baltimore family as they vacation in a secluded South Carolina resort. There, they encounter Melissa, a beautiful local girl working as a cleaning girl, and both brothers fall deeply in love with her. Their romantic entanglement escalates into a rivalry, complicating their brotherly bond as they each aspire to marry her. The narrative explores themes of love, jealousy, and the impact of privilege on relationships.