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A Spinner in the Sun

By Myrtle Reed

Summary of A Spinner in the Sun

The story revolves around Miss Evelina, a woman who returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. As she navigates her new life, she is visited by Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, and Piper Tom, a mysterious figure who helps her with her garden and plays enchanting music on his flute. The arrival of Anthony Dexter's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew. Along the way, she meets Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who falls in love with Ralph and decides to marry him. Ultimately, the novel concludes with Miss Evelina finding love and redemption with Piper Tom, and Araminta and Ralph starting their new life together, demonstrating the power of forgiveness, love, and relationships in healing and finding happiness.

Chapter Summary of A Spinner in the Sun

A SPINNER IN THE SUN

The story revolves around Miss Evelina, a woman who returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

I

The story continues with Miss Evelina returning to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

II

Miss Evelina returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. The story explores her interactions with Piper Tom, a mysterious figure who helps her with her garden, and Ralph, a young doctor who is the son of Anthony Dexter, the man responsible for her past tragedy. As Miss Evelina navigates her new life in Rushton, she must confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story delves into themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, and raises questions about the nature of sorrow and the possibility of healing and forgiveness. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is struggling with his own demons, including the consequences of his past actions and the arrival of his son, who is determined to help him and make amends for his mistakes.

III

Miss Evelina returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew. As Miss Evelina navigates her new life in Rushton, she must confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. Piper Tom's presence in her life brings a sense of hope and renewal, and she begins to see the world in a different light. However, the return of Anthony Dexter and the revelation of his past mistakes threaten to disrupt Miss Evelina's fragile peace and force her to confront the demons she has been trying to escape. Ultimately, the story is one of healing and redemption, as Miss Evelina learns to forgive herself and others, and finds a way to move forward from the tragedies of her past.

IV

Miss Evelina returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

V

The story continues with Miss Evelina returning to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

VI

Miss Evelina returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

VII

The story continues with Miss Evelina's struggles to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Miss Mehitable tells Miss Evelina about the village's newest resident, Tom Barnaby, also known as Piper Tom, who has set up a store and is known for his unusual behavior. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story also introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

VIII

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

IX

Miss Evelina returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

X

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Miss Mehitable tells Miss Evelina about the village's newest resident, Tom Barnaby, also known as Piper Tom, who has set up a store and is known for his unusual behavior. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story also introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XI

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XII

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XIII

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XIV

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XV

The story continues with Miss Evelina, who has been struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XVI

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XVII

The story continues with Miss Evelina, who is struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XVIII

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XIX

The story continues with the theme of grief, guilt, and redemption as Miss Evelina struggles to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Ralph and Piper Tom, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores the idea that the past can be a burden, but it can also be a catalyst for growth and redemption. As Miss Evelina navigates her new life in Rushton, she must confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story raises questions about the nature of sorrow and the possibility of healing and forgiveness. Ultimately, the story is one of healing and redemption, as Miss Evelina learns to forgive herself and others, and finds a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

XX

The story continues with Miss Evelina's struggles to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XXI

The story revolves around Miss Evelina, a woman who returns to her hometown of Rushton after 25 years, seeking refuge in her old family home. She is haunted by a tragedy in her past and wears a veil to conceal her disfigured face. Miss Mehitable, a kind-hearted neighbor, takes an interest in Miss Evelina's well-being and begins to clean her house. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as Piper Tom appears, playing enchanting music on his flute and helping Miss Evelina with her garden. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Evelina's past is marked by a traumatic event involving a man named Anthony Dexter, who is now a respected doctor in the town. The arrival of Anthony's son, Ralph, a young doctor, sets off a chain of events that will ultimately lead to the uncovering of secrets and the healing of old wounds. Through her interactions with Piper Tom and Ralph, Miss Evelina begins to confront her past and the emotions that have been holding her back for so long. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, as Miss Evelina slowly begins to find a way to break free from the chains of her past and start anew.

XXII

The story continues with Miss Evelina struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Miss Mehitable, who is kind and helpful, but also gossipy and inquisitive. Meanwhile, Anthony Dexter is haunted by his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina, and he begins to question his own morality and sense of responsibility. The story introduces Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, who is kind and gentle, but also naive and sheltered. As the story unfolds, Miss Evelina's emotional state becomes increasingly fragile, and she begins to experience strange and disturbing visions. The Piper Tom, who has been watching Miss Evelina from afar, decides to intervene and help her to confront her past and find a way to heal and move forward.

XXIII

The story continues with Anthony Dexter's struggle to come to terms with his past and his feelings towards Miss Evelina. He is haunted by the memory of her and the tragedy that occurred 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Miss Evelina is trying to move on with her life, but she is still holding on to the past. The arrival of Araminta, Miss Mehitable's niece, brings a new perspective to the story, and the characters' interactions with her help to reveal their true nature. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Anthony Dexter's past is marked by a traumatic event, and he must confront it in order to move forward. The story explores themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, and raises questions about the nature of sorrow and the possibility of healing and forgiveness.

XXIV

The story continues with Araminta, who has fallen in love with Ralph, a young doctor, and has decided to marry him. She informs her aunt, Miss Mehitable, about her decision, who is shocked and disapproving. Meanwhile, Miss Evelina, who has been struggling with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter, has finally found peace and forgiveness. She is visited by Piper Tom, a mysterious figure who has been helping her, and they share a deep connection. Piper Tom reveals that he has been traveling the world, helping women with broken hearts, and that he loves Miss Evelina. He asks her to lift her veil and let him kiss her scars, and she agrees, finally revealing her face and finding love and redemption. The story concludes with Miss Evelina and Piper Tom embracing, and Araminta and Ralph starting their new life together. The novel explores themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption, and shows how the characters find healing and happiness through their relationships with each other.

XXV

The story continues with Araminta's announcement to her aunt, Miss Mehitable, that she is going to be married to Ralph, a young doctor. Miss Mehitable is shocked and disapproving, but Araminta is determined and happy. Meanwhile, Miss Evelina is struggling to come to terms with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter. She is visited by Piper Tom, a mysterious figure who has been helping her, and they share a deep connection. Piper Tom reveals that he has been traveling the world, helping women with broken hearts, and that he loves Miss Evelina. He asks her to lift her veil and let him kiss her scars, and she agrees, finally revealing her face and finding love and redemption. The story concludes with Miss Evelina and Piper Tom embracing, and Araminta and Ralph starting their new life together. The novel explores themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption, and shows how the characters find healing and happiness through their relationships with each other.

XXVI

The story continues with Araminta, who has fallen in love with Ralph, a young doctor, and has decided to marry him. She informs her aunt, Miss Mehitable, about her decision, who is shocked and disapproving. Meanwhile, Miss Evelina, who has been struggling with her past and her feelings towards Anthony Dexter, has finally found peace and forgiveness. She is visited by Piper Tom, a mysterious figure who has been helping her, and they share a deep connection. Piper Tom reveals that he has been traveling the world, helping women with broken hearts, and that he loves Miss Evelina. He asks her to lift her veil and let him kiss her scars, and she agrees, finally revealing her face and finding love and redemption. The story concludes with Miss Evelina and Piper Tom embracing, and Araminta and Ralph starting their new life together. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption, and shows how the characters find healing and happiness through their relationships with each other.