The Basket of Mushrooms and a New San Francisco Life
In 1865 a convent girl enters San Francisco society after moving from family constraints. She hosts her father’s circle, grows curious about a mysterious Spanish woman, and contemplates a life beyond Dupont Street while keeping ties to her old home. The narrator plans a birthday surprise involving fresh mushrooms from the market.
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San Francisco
Dingley
Estrella Mendez
Estrella
Father
Abby
Dupont Street
Mr. Lood
North Beach
Hallie
Washington Street
Walker
Lee
The Man With Dark Eyes and a Fateful Night
Ellie Fenwick witnesses a street shooting at Mr. Rood's gambling house. A handsome captive, later identified in custody, speaks to her and apologizes for frightening her. Her father and Mr. Dingley push for truth while the case unfolds in police custody and domestic reverberations.
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Father
Mr. Dingley
Mr. Rood
Lee
Abby
Ellie
Miss Ellie
Sutter Street
Jim
Martin Rood
Washington
Mr. Ding
Ley
Miss Fenwick
Min
Hallie Ferguson
Johnny Montgomery
Hallie
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Lucia Chamberlain
Montgomery Street
Dupont