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BY - MARTHA BELLINGER
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY - ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN
INDIANAPOLIS THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY PUBLISHERS
COPYRIGHT 1911 THE BOBBS-MERRILL COMPANY
TO MY HUSBAND
In a breezy New York park, a poised young woman in a veil steps out of a sleek automobile, her eyes flickering with a mix of impatience and nostalgia. She summons a peculiar chauffeur named Hand, whose odd name and keen observations hint at a larger scheme lurking beneath the polite exchange. As she wanders toward a bench, the city’s summer haze softens the bustle, and a fleeting smile toward a mud‑splattered child reveals a compassionate, resilient spirit that draws listeners into her world.
The narrative unfolds through a series of vivid episodes— from a midsummer folly at a seaside camp to secretive meetings aboard the Jeanne d’Arc— each chapter weaving romance, intrigue, and a touch of comedy. At its heart lies a mysterious singer whose disappearance triggers a cascade of clues, daring pursuits, and unexpected alliances, inviting listeners to follow the delicate dance of love and mystery that threads through early‑twentieth‑century New York.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (414K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 11, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1960
An early 20th-century American novelist and playwright, she is best remembered for The Stolen Singer and for winning a New York World contest with her play A Woman’s Sphere. Her work moved between fiction, drama, and editorial work, reflecting a broad literary life.
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