One wonderful night: A romance of New York begins with the return of a traveler to the city of his youth, eager to rediscover familiar streets and sensations. However, his anticipated homecoming takes a sharp turn when he is suddenly drawn into a shocking murder and the mystery of a discarded marriage license. In the bustling heart of New York, he chooses to act not out of fear, but with an almost fated sense of purpose, delivering the tragic news to the intended bride. What follows is an unusual meeting between two strangers bound by a document and a death. The bride, caught in her own struggle against an arranged union, finds in the visitor an unexpected ally. As their lives intertwine over the course of one pivotal night, the encounter evolves into something greater than coincidence. The tension of urban danger, the allure of a new beginning, and the weight of old obligations all converge as they choose to face the unknown together. This opening establishes the unexpected power of a single evening and the possibilities it can offer for connection, choice, and freedom.