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In the classic romance novel Little Eve Edgarton, an improbable romance blossoms between two characters who under most circumstances would never give one another the time of day. Eve is a shy girl who is remarkably talented and intellectually gifted, while her eventual beau Jim Barton is a social climber and dandy who tends to focus on the superficial. How will these two polar opposites wind up in love? Read Little Eve Edgarton to
...Rae Malgregor went into the profession of nursing with the best of intentions, but she soon finds that her expectations were vastly different than the reality of her new job. Burnt out and mired in despair, she begs for intervention and soon finds herself caring for a young invalid girl. Before long, her life begins to change in ways she never could have imagined. The White Linen Nurse is a hilariously engaging tale that will charm modern-day
...3) Rainy Week
Accomplished author, poet, essayist, and memoirist Eleanor Hallowell Abbott dabbled in many different genres over the course of her career. Rainy Week is a hilarious, irreverent account of a New England house party that goes horribly awry. Packed with memorable characters and a series of unforgettably raucous scenes and set pieces, it's a diverting tale if you're looking for some fun, light reading material.
This classic short story unfolds during the last leg of a train journey. Three characters form different backgrounds and with decidedly distinct outlooks find themselves brought together by a curious tale about an "indiscreet letter." Each has their own opinion about the story and about life, love, and risk-taking. A surprising twist ending serves as a satisfying conclusion to the story.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but that adage is put to its test in Molly Make-Believe, a charming romance novel from Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. When up-and-coming businessman Carl Stanton falls ill and is prescribed weeks of bed rest, his fiancée Cornelia decides to go ahead with her plans to visit relatives in the South. A flurry of love letters follow—but their true provenance leads the ailing Carl down an unexpected
...Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Dogs is a charming Christmas tale that will warm the hearts of canine lovers. The stubborn, dreamy teenage protagonist, Flame, stumbles on a house full of upper-class dogs and winds up volunteering to spend the holidays with them so their caretaker can visit his family. Hilarious hijinks ensue in short order, but a happy ending is had by all.
Fans of charming domestic dramas in the vein of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will love Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's short story collection The Sick-a-Bed Lady. Filled with industrious heroines, resilient families, and budding romance, these inspiring tales provide a delightful diversion for readers young and old.
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