THE HOUSE ACROSS THE RIVER

by Elizabeth Corbett ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

A new venture for the author of YOUNG MRS. MEIGS, for the story is, surprisingly enough, a mystery of sorts. Starting out as a factual picture of Chicago suburban life, it shifts the emphasis suddenly to the tale of a French wife with a mystery background, whose fancied security is spoiled by the arrival in the neighborhood of a strange French couple. Just how her architect husband accepts -- and forgives -- part of the truth, and how that part colors his approach to what is still unknown, is an interesting study in human psychology. Hard to know where to place this. The Corbett fans will be disappointed if they expect a subtle, and gently humorous characterization, the mystery fans will feel let down by the lack of technique in that approach. Deftly told, however, and a tender love story.

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Publisher: Reynal & Hitchcock

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1934

Categories: FICTION