At the Sign of the Jack O' Lantern

At the Sign of the Jack O' Lantern is a novel written by Myrtle Reed. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Louise. Louise is a talented artist who is struggling to make ends meet in New York City. She decides to move to a small town in the countryside to work as a governess for a wealthy family. Once she arrives in the town, Louise discovers a charming inn called the Sign of the Jack O' Lantern. The inn is run by a kind and eccentric woman named Miss Amanda. Louise quickly becomes friends with Miss Amanda and the other guests at the inn, including a handsome young man named Jack. As Louise settles into her new life, she begins to discover the secrets and mysteries surrounding the town and the inn. She also finds herself falling in love with Jack, but their relationship is complicated by the presence of another woman who also has feelings for him. Throughout the novel, Louise navigates the challenges of love, friendship, and pursuing her artistic dreams. The story is filled with charming characters, delightful descriptions of the countryside, and a touch of mystery and romance. At the Sign of the Jack O' Lantern is a heartwarming tale that captures the spirit of small-town life in early 20th century America.1905. Myrtle Reed came from a religious and literary family, where she was encouraged to be a writer. She became a freelance journalist after graduating from high school. Her poems, sketches, and stories began appearing regularly in such periodicals as the Bookman, Munsey's Magazine, and the National Magazine. Her first novel, Love Letters of a Musician, was widely popular and led to other works. The book begins: It was certainly a queer house. Even through the blinding storm they could distinguish its eccentric outlines as they alighted from the stage. Dorothy laughed happily, heedless of the fact that her husband�������s umbrellas was dripping down her neck. It�������s a dear old place, she cried; I love it already. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.