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Well, I started in on this one thinking it was going to be a mystery, since Rinehart was best known for writing mysteries. But no...it's a small-town drama, with neighbors along the Street; the mysterious K. le Moyne, who comes as a boarder; starry-eyed young Sidney, just passing from girlhood to womanhood; a hospital and its staff; and a whole host of other many-faceted characters. It's worth the read for the characterization alone.

Not recommended for very young readers because of some frank views on marriage, fidelity, and the lack of both. It does have a strong moral message to tell.