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Old Valentines A Love Story   By: (1873-1942)

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Old Valentines A Love Story by Munson Aldrich Havens is a heartwarming tale that beautifully depicts the enduring power of love, showcasing the magic that can emerge from the simplest of gestures.

Set against the backdrop of a picturesque small town, the story follows the journey of two individuals, Emily and Henry, who have been lifelong friends. As they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up together, their bond gradually blossoms into something deeper. However, circumstances compel them to part ways, leading Emily to move to the bustling city while Henry remains in their beloved hometown.

Years pass, and as life takes its toll, both Emily and Henry find themselves longing for the comfort of their childhood memories and the love they once shared. Fate reunites them through a series of old valentines, which serve as a reminder of their profound connection. With their hearts stirred by nostalgia and hope, they embark on a journey to find each other again.

Havens' writing is remarkably evocative, painting vivid imagery that transports the reader into the delights of this small town and the sentiments of its inhabitants. The author effortlessly captures the essence of love, weaving a tale that will tug at the heartstrings of even the most hardened reader. Each character is richly developed, their emotions and motivations strikingly relatable.

The pacing of the story is well-crafted, allowing the reader to be fully immersed in the world Havens has created. The use of old valentines as a recurring motif adds an enchanting touch, symbolizing the enduring power of love and the possibility of finding solace in the past.

What truly sets Old Valentines apart is its ability to transport readers back to a simpler time while simultaneously tackling timeless themes. It explores the complexities of lost love, the importance of cherishing cherished memories, and the profound impact that one person can have on another's life. The story delves into the depths of human emotion and demonstrates the indomitable spirit of true love.

Old Valentines A Love Story is a testament to the lasting power of love, a tale that reminds us to treasure the connections we form and the memories we create. Havens' beautiful storytelling serves as a gentle reminder that love is not limited by time or distance and that second chances are always within reach. This book is undoubtedly a remarkable addition to any reader's collection.

First Page:

OLD VALENTINES

A Love Story

by

MUNSON HAVENS

With Illustrations

Boston and New York Houghton Mifflin Company The Riverside Press Cambridge 1914

Copyright, 1914, by Munson Havens

TO MY WIFE

ILLUSTRATIONS From drawings by Griswold Tyng

"SHE WAS YOUR MAMMA, TOO, WASN'T SHE?"

"MAY I CALL YOU PHYLLIS?"

"ARE YOU CERTAIN YOU CAN SPARE SO LARGE A SUM?"

SIR PETER GAVE IT INTO THE TINY FINGERS

OLD VALENTINES

I

You might enter this story by the stage door. You remember beautiful Valentine Germain the actress? She married Robert Oglebay, the painter, brother of Sir Peter Oglebay, the great engineer. Their baby Phyllis

But, after all, the main entrance is more dignified.

Sir Peter Oglebay's passion is for Construction: to watch massive machinery slowly hoisting materials more massive into positions of incredible height with calculated accuracy. Wherever construction is in progress you are likely to see him, standing at a little distance, holding his silk hat on his white head with one hand as he looks upward, and leaning, a little heavily, on his stick with the other. And whenever or wherever you see him, you will see an English gentleman.

His portrait, in the lobby of the Engineering Society, is by Sargent... Continue reading book >>




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