In a Mysterious Way by Anne Warner

"In a Mysterious Way" by Anne Warner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces the lives of Mrs. Ray and her neighbor, Mrs. Wiley, as they discuss friendship, work, and their opinions on the peculiarities of life in their small town. The story appears to revolve around themes of personal relationships, societal expectations, and the unfolding of deeper emotions as new characters, including Alva and Ingram, begin to intertwine with Mrs. Ray's world. At the start of the novel, the characters are depicted in their domestic setting, highlighting their personalities and the dynamics of their interactions. Mrs. Ray is energetic and unyielding in her work ethic, while Mrs. Wiley's more passive demeanor creates a contrast between them. As they discuss a new couple in town, Alva and Ingram, the narrative hints at underlying tensions and contrasts in character that will unfold as the story progresses. This opening segment serves to establish a cozy yet complex community, setting the stage for further exploration of relationships and societal norms as the characters develop and their stories intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Warner, Anne, 1869-1913
Illustrator McFall, J. V.
Title In a Mysterious Way
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 37515
Release Date
Last Update Sep 27, 2011
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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