At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Muir, Edwin

 
9781440063787: At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A newlywed couple inherits a grand, peculiar house that promises a fresh start—and hides long-buried secrets.

A charming romance unfolds against a setting of winding hallways, hidden doors, and rooms that seem to whisper of the past. As the pair settles into their bequeathed home, they face financial worries, the pull of creative work, and the uneasy evidence that the house is more than it appears. The atmosphere blends warmth, humor, and a hint of mystery as love meets the work of building a life together.

  • Experience a tender, evolving romance set in a haunted-natural home with character, humor, and heart.
  • Follow the couple's struggle to balance ambition, money, and the demands of a house full of secrets.
  • Meet memorable neighbors and relatives who shape the couple’s hopes, fears, and dreams.
  • Watch how love, trust, and resilience shape a future amid a gothic yet hopeful backdrop.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic, romantic stories with a touch of mystery and a strong sense of place.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

IT was certainly a queer house. Even through the blinding storm they could distinguish its eccentric outlines as they alighted from the stage. Dorothy laughed happily, heedless of the fact that her husband's um~ brelJa was dripping down her neck. cc It's a dear old place," she cried; H J love it already! " For an instant a flash of lightning turned the peculiar windows into sheets of flame, then all was dark again. Harlan's answer was crowned by a crash of thunder and the turning of the heavy wheels on the gravelled road. r'Don't stop," shouted the driver; 'f I '11 come up to-morrer for the money. Good luck to you-an' the Jack-o' -Lantern I ,. U What did he mean?" asked Dorothy, 'll(ing out her' wet skirts, when they were $;Ji-ely inside the door. "Who's got a Jack- · . · 0' -Lantern? "

Table of Contents

Contents ; CHAPlER PACE Contents; I The end of the Honeymoon 1 ; 11 The Day Afterward (8 ; 111 The First Caller 35 ; IV Finances 53 ; V Mrs Smithers 68 ; VI The Coming of Elaine 84 ; VII An Uninvited Guest joo ; VIII More "9 ; IX Another 136 ; X Still More 154 ; XL Mrs Dodd's Third Husband 173 ; XII Her Gift to the World 591 ; XIIK A Sensitive Soul 210 ; XIV Mrs Dodd's Fifth Fate 226 ; XV Treasure-Trove 243 ; XVI Good Fortune 264 ; XVII The Lady Elaine Knows her Heart 282 ; XV111 Uncle Ebeneezer's Diary 299 ; XIX Various Departures 319 ; XX The Love of Another Elaine 338

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text.

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