num_pages: 272
description: Lavender and Old Lace is a novel written by Myrtle Reed. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Thorne who inherits her grandmother's house in a small town. The house is known for its beautiful gardens and the lavender that grows in them. Ruth decides to move into the house and restore it to its former glory.As she begins to settle into her new home, Ruth discovers a mysterious old trunk in the attic. Inside the trunk, she finds a diary written by her grandmother, which tells the story of a tragic love affair that took place many years ago. Ruth becomes fascinated by the story and sets out to uncover the truth behind it.As she delves deeper into the past, Ruth also becomes involved in the lives of the people in the town. She meets a young man named Kenneth Wayne, who is struggling to make a name for himself as a writer. Ruth and Kenneth develop a close friendship, and they work together to uncover the secrets of the past.Lavender and Old Lace is a heartwarming story about the power of love and the importance of family. Myrtle Reed's beautiful prose and vivid descriptions bring the town and its inhabitants to life, making it a delightful read for anyone who loves a good romance novel.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 A rickety carriage was slowly ascending the hill, and from the place of honor on the back seat, the single passenger surveyed the country with interest and admiration. The driver of that ancient chariot was an awkward young fellow, possibly twenty-five years of age, with sharp knees, large, red hands, high cheekbones, and abundant hair of a shade verging upon orange. He was not unpleasant to look upon, however, for he had a certain evident honesty, and he was disposed to be friendly to every one. 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.
language: English
title: Lavender and Old Lace
titlecomplete: Lavender and Old Lace
genres: Mystery, Fiction, 20th Century, Classics, Historical, Romance, Novels, Audiobook
ratings_count: 326
publisher: Kessinger Publishing