"An Old Man's Darling" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a story set in Cape May, where a beautiful young woman named Bonnibel Vere has a carefree summer day interrupted by a fortune-teller's grim prediction. The old woman warns Bonnibel that her beauty will bring her sorrow and a future as "an old man's darling," throwing a shadow over her life. After the prediction, Bonnibel's affections grow for a young artist, Leslie Dane; their budding relationship faces challenges from her rich uncle, who doesn't approve of Leslie. The novel explores themes of love, differences in social class, and how easily happiness can be shattered, hinting at a powerful story full of love, loss, and strength.
An Old Man's Darling
By Alex. McVeigh Miller
A young woman's summer romance takes a dark turn when an ominous prophecy dictates her fate.
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About the AuthorMrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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