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By Mary Roberts Rinehart
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A quiet, almost timeless street becomes the backdrop for a young man’s restless wanderings. Joe Drummond, barely out of his teens, drifts through the town’s modest houses, yearning for a place to call home while the world around him hums with everyday rituals—prayer meetings, lunchtime meals, and fleeting flirtations. The simple charm of the brick homes, the soft glow of the June moon, and the gentle chorus of a nearby ailanthus tree paint a picture of a community that feels both comforting and confining.
When Joe meets Sidney on the doorstep of a tidy little house, their easy banter masks deeper currents. Sidney hints at an unexpected guest—a mysterious “roomer” whose arrival will stir the household’s delicate balance and test the limits of small‑town propriety. Their youthful hopes and worries intertwine, setting the stage for a story where ordinary lives are quietly upended by the promise of something new.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (505K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Brannan, and David Widger
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
A pioneering American mystery writer, she helped shape the suspense novel with brisk plots, memorable settings, and a knack for building tension. Her stories ranged beyond crime fiction too, spanning plays, journalism, and popular fiction that reached a huge early-20th-century audience.
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