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Lifetime: 1874 - 1911 Passed: ≈ 113 years ago

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Myrtle Reed

Books by Myrtle Reed

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Lavender and Old Lace

Romance Fiction Novel Mystery
Gothic Mystery Romance Inheritance Past Letter Aunt Family secrets Niece Attic Oil lamp Hidden truth

In 'Lavender and Old Lace', Ruth Thorne, a young woman seeking solace and quiet, travels to her aunt Jane Hathaway's secluded home. Upon arrival, she discovers a cryptic letter from her aunt, instructing her to light an oil lamp in the attic each ni...

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At The Sign of The Jack O'Lantern

Comedy Fiction Humour
Inheritance Humor New England Honeymoon Relatives Oddball

This humorous novel follows a newlywed couple as they navigate an inheritance and the chaotic arrival of various eccentric relatives. Despite initial communication issues, the couple finds solace in their shared sense of humor and a deep appreciation...

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Spinner in the Sun

Romance Mystery
Mystery Romance Solitude Glamour Veiled lady

A Spinner in the Sun is a charming and heartwarming story about a veiled lady who lives in solitude. Her neighbors have never seen her features, and there is a mystery at the heart of her story that throws over it the glamour of romance.

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Old Rose And Silver

Romance
Family Love Romance Friendship Loss Small Town life Secrets Widowed

A heartwarming and emotional story about love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set in a small town, the novel follows the lives of Rose, her widowed Aunt Francesca, and their young cousin Isabel. When an old friend and neighbor, Colonel...

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Shadow of Victory

Romance Fiction Novel
Family Marriage Love Independence Romance Tradition Social Class Society Relationships Change Spinster

Shadow of Victory explores the societal pressures and expectations placed upon women in early 20th century America, particularly regarding marriage and family. The story follows a spirited and independent woman navigating a world where societal norms...

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Book of Clever Beasts

Fiction Humour Children's Literature
Intelligence Nature Friendship Clever Animals Charming Humor Whimsical Beast Funny Anthropomorphic Goat

This book is a collection of humorous stories about animals, particularly a goat named Jagg and a creature named Little Upsidaisi, who exhibit unusual intelligence and cleverness. The author uses gentle humor to describe these animals, making them se...

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Sonnets to a Lover

Poetry Romance Fiction
Love Romance Passion Desire Sonnets Poetry Heart Relationship Emotions Feelings Affection Intimacy

This collection of sonnets by Myrtle Reed delves into the complexities and nuances of love. The poems explore the full spectrum of emotions associated with romantic relationships, from the initial spark of desire and the joy of connection to the chal...

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Threads of Grey and Gold

Poetry Romance Fiction
Love Romance Short Stories Poems Society Life Relationships Nostalgia Women Early 20th century Turn of the Century Melancholy

This collection of short stories and poems by Myrtle Reed captures the essence of early 20th-century life. Many stories focus on romantic relationships, often tinged with a bittersweet longing and a sense of the passage of time. Reed's writing evokes...

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Master of the Vineyard

Fiction Drama
Heartbreak Family legacy Family business Family Values Vineyard Generational sacrifice Tradition vs. practicality Love of the land Wines Questions about tradition

The story revolves around a family who has been running a vineyard for generations. The protagonist, a young woman, questions the family's tradition of sacrificing everything for the vineyard, leading to a conflict between her desire for a different...

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Flower of the Dusk

Romance Fiction Drama Tragedy
Family Deception Loss Disability Sadness Fatal Ends Amiable Couple Hidden Deception

*Flower of the Dusk* is a poignant and heartwarming story about two families who are struggling through life's challenges. The Norths, a family with three disabled children, find joy and strength in each other's company, while their wealthy neighbors...