Today, a series of novels by Erica Leonard James is very popular. The sellability of the first book in the series overtook Harry Potter, the leader before that. This article will be devoted to the second part of the series - "Fifty Shades Darker." Summary we will consider in particular detail.
About the book
This erotic novel was written in 2012 as a continuation of the book “50 shades of gray,” which he managed to become a bestseller in record time. The book "Fifty Shades Darker" has gained no less popularity than the first part of the series. The story of the continuation of the relationship of the billionaire and Cinderella did not leave indifferent all those who managed to read about the beginning of their novel. Passion, frank erotic scenes, complex relationships and attractive characters - what could be better for a pleasant pastime?
“Fifty Shades Darker”: Summary. Chapters 1 - 2
Ana and Christian Gray meet after a long breakup, which was a burden to both. The main character meets her lover after work and takes her to the helipad. Ana is not inclined to communication and feels uncomfortable, however, Christian behaves carefree and cordial. Heroes arrive at a photo exhibition, where, among other works, there are photographs of Anastacia made by Hose. Christian buys all the photos with Ana.
Heroes decide to seriously discuss their relationship and go to a restaurant. But the attempt ends with misunderstanding and mutual insults. On the way home, Christian is trying to find out if Anna enjoys traditional sex or does she prefer “games” with him, which is closer to her? Ana admits that simple sex is not as interesting as the relationship suggested by Gray. Then Christian offers to start all over again. Ana agrees.
Chapters 3 - 4
Slowly unfold the events of the novel "Fifty Shades Darker." The summary of the third chapter begins with a description of Ana's familiar life. Relations with Christian are back on track. The calm course of life is interrupted when a woman comes to work for a heroine. The stranger carefully examines Anastacia and, without saying a word, leaves. Ana believes that this unprepossessing and groomed stranger knows Christian.
Ana goes to the bar for a corporate evening, from where Christian picks her up. Lovers go shopping, the heroine begins to cook dinner. But in the process of cooking, Ana seduces Christian, and he leads the girl into the bedroom.
In the morning, Anastacia wakes up from a nightmare in which a strange stranger appears. The girl talks about the meeting at work to Christian. The man says that the unwanted guest is called Leila, three years ago she was his slave, but they broke up. After Leila, she was married for two years, but decided to draw Christian's attention again.
The hero takes Anu to a beauty salon. Here she sees the blonde with whom Gray is talking. This is Miss Robinson - a woman who once seduced young Christian.
Chapters 5 - 6
The plot of the novel “Fifty Shades Darker” begins to unfold actively (we are reviewing the summary). Ana wants to leave, she does not like meeting with Robinson. Christian receives news that Leila, after the recent death of her boyfriend, is out of control. Therefore, Anastacia is in danger, she had better live in the house of Gray.
Relations between Ana and Christian become romantic and ordinary. But the girl does not leave jealous thoughts about Miss Robinson. One day, Christian invites Ana to go to a masquerade auction. Evening comes, the couple goes to the reception. Mr. Gray is being photographed with his girlfriend. The auction begins, Anastacia looks through the lists of participants in the event and notices the name of Elena Robinson. Angry, she makes a bet, which is immediately accepted. And now an unknown thing is acquired.
Chapters 7 - 8
We continue to describe the events of the novel "50 shades darker." A brief retelling of chapter 7 can be begun from the moment when Ana turns out to be a lot at the auction together with other invited ladies - the dance with them is at stake. And all the money received will go to charity. Bidding begins, and Christian wins by offering an amount of 100 thousand dollars.
Gray shows Ana the room where his youth passed. Of course, it cannot do without a bed scene, after which the couple returns to the guests. Anastacia is dancing with Christian psychiatrist and trying to find out something about her lover, but she does not succeed. The girl is getting more and more interested in what secrets Mr. Gray's past hides. A certain veil of secrecy opens the conversation with Gray's father: when the boy was adopted, he did not speak at all. Ana receives a letter from Robinson inviting her to meet.
The couple returns home, but at night Leila sneaks into the building. Christian takes Ana to the motel in a hurry.
The novel “Fifty Shades Darker” is deprived of sublimity and spirituality. Erica Leonard James depicts scenes more familiar to modern times. So, the characters discuss the problem of unwanted pregnancy, which both do not want. As a result, Christian undertakes to arrange an consultation with a gynecologist.
Chapters 9 - 10
Anya wants to know about the past of the protagonist of the novel “50 Shades Darker”. A brief retelling continues with the fact that Christian still tells something about his childhood. When his mother died, he spent 4 days with her dead body. And that her pimp might be Mr. Gray's real father.
The couple goes on a boat trip. Ana thinks that soon Christianity will get tired of such a romance, he will want the old relationship. Therefore, in the evening, she asks if he is tired of such a life. But Christian is new in a similar way, and so far he likes everything.
They return to Christian's house, Anastacia offers to play billiards. If she wins, the man will show her his room for "games", and if he is, then the girl will fulfill any desire. Ana is losing.
Chapters 11 - 12
At an exciting moment, the previous chapter of the novel “Fifty Shades Darker” breaks off. Christian's desire is to spank Anu, and then have sex on the pool table.
The next day, Ana again receives a letter from Robinson, which he transmits to Christian. The girl still lives in Gray's house - Leila has not yet been caught. And then one evening, Miss Robinson arrives herself. Ana overhears the conversation of a woman and Christian. It turns out that Robinson is blackmailing, Gray promises to find a villain.
The next evening, the brother of Christina (Ana's girlfriend), who now lives in Still's apartment, invites the girl and her lover to dinner. Anastacia rises alone, goes after Ethan to her apartment. There, Leila meets her with a revolver in her hands.
Chapters 13 - 14
E.L.James builds the plots of his books in a very interesting and exciting way. “50 shades darker” was no exception to this rule. At gunpoint, Ana is trying to drag time until Christian arrives. A man enters, and Leila, who is unable to resist his imperious tone, falls to her knees. The guards take Ana away, and she and Ethan get drunk in a nearby bar. From there, she sees Christian carry Leyla in his arms and take him somewhere.
Christian makes an offer to Anastacia, the girl says that she needs to think it over.
Chapters 15 - 16
Ana finds out the cause of Christian's phobia for touching - his mother's pimp often beat him and extinguished cigarette butts on his body, any touch became a pain for the child. Before answering Gray's proposal to marry, Ana decides to speak with his psychiatrist.
At work, her boss pesters the girl, Christian learns about this. And now the boss is no longer working in the company.
We continue to voice the summary (“Fifty Shades Darker”). Anya manages to get into Christian’s room for “games”. The beloved accompanies her and answers the questions that arise. After visiting the room, the couple goes to the bedroom. Anastacia becomes more decisive and begins to claim a dominant role.
Chapters 17 - 18
The events of the novel “50 Shades Darker” continue to unfold. The chapter summary is becoming more interesting. Ana gets the place of her former boss and becomes editor in chief. She asks Christian if he contributed to her appointment, but the man is as bewildered as the girl. With the new position came new responsibilities, and the main character spends a lot of time at work.
Christian arranges for Ana to meet with his psychiatrist (Flynn) and takes her away. The doctor explains a lot in the behavior of his patient, talks about his bitterness and self-hatred. But a meeting with Ana has changed him in many ways, and now the girl can help her lover get rid of psychological problems. So interesting and complex presents his hero E.L. James. “50 shades darker” - a book that reveals many of the emotional experiences and childhood injuries of Christian.
Gray and Ana choose a house on the seashore. In the evening, lovers celebrate the appointment of Anastacia to a new position. The next day at work, the girl can not get through to Christian. And later she was informed that communication with his helicopter was lost immediately after departure.
Chapters 19 - 20
The plot “Fifty Shades Darker” becomes more and more intense. James Erica Leonard does not skimp on strong feelings and excitement. Ana is worried, but in the evening Christian returns - the plane crashed, but the passengers managed to survive. It is midnight, which means Mr. Gray’s birthday. Anastacia gives him a gift and asks to open, a keychain is found in the box, on which it says "Yes." The girl agrees to marriage.
Chapters 21 - 22
The work of E. James, “50 Shades Darker,” is drawing to a close. Christian asks Anastacia’s parents to bless their marriage, they agree. Guests are gathering in the house, a celebration is about to begin, at which everyone should find out about the upcoming engagement.
Kate appears and brings letters in which she and Gray discussed the contract (this is described in the first book of the series). The girl blames Christian. But Ana defends her beloved and tells her friend about the engagement.
Anastacia and Christian go to the guests gathered for Mr. Gray's birthday and announce their intention to get married. Ana is somewhat embarrassed, but Miss Robinson's discontent raises her spirits. Future spouses accept congratulations from guests.
Elena Robinson comes to Ana and says that only with her Christian can be happy. Mutual accusations escalate into a heated quarrel, which is interrupted by the appearance of Gray.
The book ends with the upset Anastacia and Christian sitting on the steps of the house, and everyone thinks about his own.