Silent Storms

Silent Storms is a book written by Ernest Poole. It is a novel that explores the themes of family dynamics, love, and loss. The story follows the lives of two families, the Westovers and the Berrys, who are brought together by a tragic event. The Westover family, led by the strong-willed matriarch, Mary, is struggling to keep their farm afloat during the Great Depression. The Berry family, on the other hand, is wealthy and successful, but their happiness is shattered when their son, Tom, is killed in a car accident. As the two families come together to mourn Tom's death, they begin to realize that they have more in common than they initially thought. Mary and Tom's mother, Helen, form a bond over their shared experiences of motherhood, while Mary's son, John, and Tom's sister, Anne, begin to fall in love. However, their budding romance is complicated by the social and economic differences between their families. Throughout the novel, Poole explores the complex relationships between family members and the impact that tragedy can have on these relationships. He also delves into the themes of class and social status, highlighting the struggles of those who are less fortunate during times of economic hardship. Silent Storms is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two families during a challenging period in American history. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.1928. Poole worked as a journalist campaigning for social reforms including an end to child labor. On the outbreak of the First World War he worked as a war correspondent for The Saturday Evening Post. His novel, His Family, won the first Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1918. Silent Storms tells the story of Barry McClurg, Wall Street financier, and his marriage to a French woman half his age. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.