Rainy Week

Published in 1921, 'Rainy Week' by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel set during a house party in New England amidst a rainy May. The story features a diverse group of guests, including a bride and groom, an artist, and a mysterious woman, as they navigate humor and drama orchestrated by their hosts. The hosts, a couple who have been planning this unique gathering for twenty years, create a play-like atmosphere that reveals underlying tensions and potential romances among the characters. The lighthearted yet reflective tone captures the essence of hospitality and the unexpected connections that arise during a rainy week.