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Novel 310: Mary E. Mann, A Winter’s Tale (1891)

Joseph Farquharson, When the West with Evening Glows
Joseph Farquharson, When the West with Evening Glows

A gruff misogynist falls in love.

For Mann, see Novels 016,154, and 204.

“There is a certain measure of brightness and originality in ‘A Winter's Tale,’ though if judged by a mere outline of the plot it would seem commonplace enough. The story is not particularly pleasant; but several passages in it are entertaining and cleverly written.” Athenaeum, March 7, 1891

“Quite a delightful story.  The plot is slight, but the workmanship is delicate throughout, like a fine ivory carving.  With a few light illustrative touches she causes each of her characters to live—the dialogue has the sparkle and crispness of light everyday badinage.” Saturday Review, March 21, 1891

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