In this another literary gem by Myrtle Reed is the twisting plot of a few close characters at the turn of the 20th century. Like any of the authors works Old Rose and Silver is a wonderfully crafted window into the hearts of mankind. The deep passionate undercurrent is exhilarating to read while the story is kept light and humorous. Rose, for she cannot really be called old, is a many faceted woman with a truly honorable heart, her cousin Isabel is a selfish young creature whose beauty draws even the noble, their friend Allison is a gifted young violinist who has captured life in his instrument. And of course Aunt Francesca- the mainstay of her adopted family, rises to meet every occasion with delicacy, wisdom and a dainty pair of shoes. To counter the intense emotion of this delightful tale are the endearing, albeit eccentric, Crosby twins with their inherited fortune and wild imaginations! The book, although set in the early 1900's lives outside of time and is true ever and anon. Anyone who reads this book will be richly rewarded!