The story revolves around a young girl who finds a scrap of paper with a red flower and golden stars on it. She becomes obsessed with the paper and its meaning, believing it to be a message from her deceased mother. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a complex web of family secrets and lies that threaten to upend her entire understanding of herself and her place in the world.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical, Poetry, War