The Attic Guest: A Novel

"The Attic Guest" by Robert E. Knowles is a story set in a charming Southern town, where we meet Helen Randall, an eighteen-year-old girl. As she experiences the first flutters of love and faces the constraints of society, the town anticipates a visit from a minister. The story blends youthful innocence with budding romance and dives into the intricate relationships within a family rooted in tradition. As Helen's family humorously argues over preparations for their guest – a minister expected from the Presbytery meeting – she finds herself more captivated by an upcoming dance and her developing feelings for Charlie Giddens, a young man often at her door. This sets the stage for Helen's internal struggles and anticipation, hinting at the love and self-discovery that awaits her.