** "The Shadow Between Them; or, A Blighted Name" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a compelling story set in a late 19th-century West Virginia farmhouse, where the Groves family faces deep-seated tensions during Hallowe'en. The main character, Eva Somerville, yearns for love within a family plagued by strife and expectations. Initial scenes present Eva alongside her cousin Tabitha and envious twins Patty and Lydia as they prepare for a hayride, highlighting Eva's restricted life. As the night unfolds, mounting tensions and misinterpretations culminate in an explosive clash between young men, forever altering Eva's destiny. The narrative establishes a foundation for an investigation of themes such as familial conflict, the pursuit of personal desires, and the repercussions of societal norms. **
The shadow between them; $b or, A blighted name
By Alex. McVeigh Miller
** On a fateful Hallowe'en night, a young woman's longing for love is shattered by a violent confrontation that changes everything.
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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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