![]() “The world had seemingly given up its beauty to adorn Miss Ainslie’s room. The following is one of my favorite quotes I took from the book: Any scene which took place with Miss Ainslie had my attention. I simply loved the description of her eclectic house and garden, and it made for a beautiful atmosphere. I loved the character of Miss Ainslie the most! This is the reclusive older woman who lives next door to Ruth’s aunt, and the two used to be close friends. I think I probably wanted to read this just because of the title. My Book Review: Another sweet, light vintage read for me this year, simply dripping with mystery, lace, and romance. ![]() How do all of these things tie together? Who is the reclusive neighbor dressed in lavender and old lace? And who is that charming young fellow down the lane? ![]() While there, she uncovers a mystery in the attic concerning an old wedding dress, some newspaper clippings, and a lantern she is instructed to leave by the window every night. Plot Summary: Set at the turn of the century, career woman Ruth Thorne is on leave from her job as a journalist to stay at her aunt’s house by the sea. ![]()
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