"At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern" by Myrtle Reed whisks readers away to the early 1900s, where newlyweds Dorothy and Harlan find themselves unexpectedly inheriting a quirky mansion from Harlan's Uncle Ebeneezer. The story opens as they arrive at the old Judson mansion during a storm, their initial excitement soon shadowed by the mansion's gloom and oddities, such as strange furniture and an unwelcome cat. Dorothy, with her dreams of a beautiful life, clashes with Harlan's practicality as they both grapple with their limited finances and the weight of Uncle Ebeneezer's legacy. As they explore their new, unconventional home, the couple's contrasting viewpoints highlight the early challenges of their marriage, setting the stage for a journey of personal growth and discovery within the unsettling but charming walls of their inherited home.
At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern
By Myrtle Reed
A young couple's marital bonds are tested as they inherit a mysterious and eccentric mansion, forcing them to confront not only the house's oddities but also the realities of their own aspirations.
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About the AuthorMyrtle Reed was an American author, poet, journalist, and philanthropist. She wrote a number of bestsellers and even published a series of cookbooks under the pseudonym Olive Green.
Myrtle Reed was an American author, poet, journalist, and philanthropist. She wrote a number of bestsellers and even published a series of cookbooks under the pseudonym Olive Green.
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