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Myrtle Reed may always be depended upon to write a story in which poetry, charm, tenderness and humor are combined into a clever and entertaining book. Her characters are delightful and she always displays a quaint humor of expression and a quiet feeling of pathos which give a touch of active realism to all her writings. In "A Spinner in the Sun" she tells an old-fashioned love story, of a veiled lady who lives in solitude and whose features her neighbors have never seen. There is a mystery at the heart of the book that throws over it the glamour of romance (Summary by Summary by Grosset & ...

Dive into the charming world of Myrtle Reed, where she masterfully intertwines poetry, charm, tenderness, and humor to create an engaging and entertaining book. Experience her delightful characters and unique humor, all underlined by a quiet pathos that brings a sense of realism to her works. A Spinner in the Sun unfolds an old-fashioned love story about a veiled lady who lives a life of solitude, her face unseen by her neighbors. This book is shrouded in mystery that lends it an enchanting romantic allure. (Summary by Grosset & Dunlap publishers, 1913). Featuring the voices of Kristingj as ...