52 pages 1 hour read

Ally Condie

The Unwedding

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Part 3-Part 4, Chapter 26

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 3: “Sunday” - Part 4: “Monday”

Part 3, Chapter 15 Summary

After the events of the prologue, The Resort’s security and staff question Ellery about finding the body—revealed to be groom Ben Taylor—in the pool. The Resort’s head security officer Craig criticizes her for moving Ben’s body and disturbing the scene. His comments remind Ellery of the accident with her students two years prior. Resort staff tell the guests that the bridge to The Resort has been damaged in a mudslide, trapping everyone on the property until repairs can be made. Ravi arrives to escort Ellery back to her room.

Part 3, Chapter 16 Summary

Ravi takes a freezing Ellery away from the questioning staff and back to her room. She feels grateful for his efforts to care for her but wishes that Abby or Luke was near. Ravi waits in the bedroom while she changes in the bathroom, and Ellery is shocked by the intimacy of the moment. Ravi’s kindness makes Ellery’s loneliness even more painful. Suddenly, Ravi announces that he has an idea.

Part 3, Chapter 17 Summary

Ravi and Nina take Ellery to the sauna to warm up. Ravi questions Ellery about finding Ben’s body, triggering additional memories of her accident two years prior. When Ravi leaves, Ellery admits to Nina that she is not doing well.