Description: Emily Grant Hutchings, a Missouri writer, penned the novel “Indian Summer” in 1922. This book is an August 1922 edition, second printing. The book was first published in July 1922. Condition is Very Good with no tears or loose pages. Bind and boards are solid; pages are bright and clean. It is 296 pages and measures approx 5.5 in x 7.5 in. Title: Indian SummerAuthor: Mrs. Emily Grant HutchingsPublication Date: 1922 Plot Summary:The story unfolds in the quaint streets of Bromfield, where tension hangs in the air, presaging an impending storm. Vine Larimore, the protagonist, gazes anxiously out of her window. Fear grips her heart, not of tempests, but of a different kind.The novel introduces a cast of characters, including Lavinia, Calvin, and David. Their lives intersect, weaving a tale of love, mystery, and self-discovery. As the seasons change, secrets emerge, and relationships deepen. Indian Summer becomes a metaphor for the unexpected warmth that arrives late in life, bringing with it both hope and reckoning. Themes: Romance: The novel explores love in its various forms—passionate, unrequited, and transformative. Spirituality: Hutchings infuses spiritual elements, echoing her earlier work, “Jap Herron”, which she claimed was dictated by Mark Twain from beyond the grave via a Ouija board.Belated Awakening: Characters grapple with self-discovery, redemption, and the pursuit of truth. Legacy and Controversy:Hutchings’ literary career was marked by intrigue and legal battles. Her claim of communicating with Twain’s spirit stirred controversy, especially after the “Jap Herron” debacle. “Indian Summer” remains a testament to her creativity and the enigmatic connections between the living and the departed.
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: Rare
Author: Emily Grant Hutchings
Region: North America
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Topic: Romance
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1922