The song of the Cardinal: a Love Story was written by a famous American novelist, writer and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924). She was also one of the first women who created a movie studio and got involved with the production. Besides, Gene Stratton-Porter had her own columns in many magazines and also published a number of her photos of birds and landscapes which were popular among readers. She took pictures of the lower Great Lakes Basin and the Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana. Beautiful landscapes and their spirit inspired Gene for creating her great stories. All of her novels are outstanding and became extremely successful. The Song of the Cardinal was originally published in 1903 and immediately gained popularity among readers. The plot of the story is quite simple and entertaining. The plot is so bright that readers even are sure that they can see the cardinal. The book is highly recommended for those who wish to have some hours of a calm reading.