No. 26 Jayne Street

No. 26 Jayne Street is a novel written by Mary Austin. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth Farwell who moves into a boarding house at No. 26 Jayne Street in San Francisco. The house is owned by Mrs. O'Brien, a kind and caring landlady who takes in boarders to make ends meet. Ruth quickly becomes friends with the other boarders, including Mrs. O'Brien's son, Tom, and a mysterious man named Mr. Holcroft.As Ruth settles into her new home, she begins to uncover secrets about the other boarders and the house itself. She learns that Mr. Holcroft is actually a wealthy businessman who is hiding from his past, and that Tom is struggling to make a living as an artist. Ruth also discovers that the house has a dark history, and that Mrs. O'Brien has been keeping secrets of her own.As the story unfolds, Ruth must navigate the complexities of her relationships with the other boarders while also uncovering the truth about the house and its inhabitants. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of honesty and trust.No. 26 Jayne Street is a compelling and engaging novel that explores themes of identity, community, and the power of secrets. With its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, this book is sure to captivate readers and keep them turning the pages until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.