Somewhere in Red Gap

** "Somewhere in Red Gap" by Harry Leon Wilson is a story set in the colorful town of Red Gap, where the lives of its characters, especially Mrs. Lysander John Pettengill, are filled with happenings of romance and humor in their small town. The book seems to talk about wanting things, like love, and what society expects, while mixing funny moments with serious thoughts about life in a small town. The story starts by showing the exciting life at the Pettengill's house, where Mrs. Pettengill is getting ready to share gossip about her full life. The writing hints at issues with what society thinks is right, especially when it comes to love and how women see men, as Mrs. Pettengill thinks about the poet Wilfred Lennox visiting her and how it affects the town. As she remembers Lennox and other interesting people like Ben Sutton, the scene is set for a funny adventure of love and the differences between dreams and what's real in the lives of the people of Red Gap. **