Madeline Yale Wynne was a talented artist within the Arts & Crafts movement, drawing on metalworking skills honed in her father's lock shop. After studying art in Boston and New York, she became an influential figure in Chicago's Arts & Crafts scene, with a group of artists even adopting the title of her short story for their salon. Wynne also served as president of Deerfield Industries, where artisans produced and sold their crafts, significantly contributing to the artistic and craft landscape of Deerfield. Her son described her as a woman of many gifts, with a brilliant and rare spirit, whose greatest success was the 'art of living.'
An Ancestral Invasion and Other Stories is a thrilling collection of short fiction by Madeline Yale Wynne. From ghosts and monsters to love and romance, these tales offer a wide range of experiences and emotions. Whether you are looking for a spine-tingling horror story or a heartwarming romance, this book has something for everyone.