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.
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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
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This novel tells the story of a young couple who move into an eccentric house they inherited from a great-uncle. Dorothy and Harlan Carr find their new home filled with strange furniture and curious artifacts from the past. They are soon joined by an unwanted guest, a mysterious black cat with an uncanny presence. The cat, Claudius Tiberius, haunts the hallways and is a constant reminder of the strange and unexpected nature of their new home. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, identity, and the weight of the past. The author delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of starting a new life in an unfamiliar place. Through the eyes of Dorothy and Harlan, the reader gains insights into the nature of love and the importance of finding one's place in the world. This book is a charming and poignant exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a mysterious and atmospheric old house. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440063787_0
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