Silent Storms

Silent Storms is a compelling book by Ernest Poole that explores the complex and often turbulent relationships between individuals and society. The novel takes place in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young people, Mary and John, who come from vastly different backgrounds. Mary is a wealthy socialite who is used to a life of privilege and luxury, while John is a working-class man who struggles to make ends meet.Despite their differences, Mary and John are drawn to each other and begin a tumultuous relationship that is marked by passion, jealousy, and betrayal. As they navigate their way through the challenges of their relationship, they are also forced to confront the larger societal issues of the time, including the rise of industrialization, the growing gap between the rich and poor, and the struggle for workers' rights.Throughout the novel, Poole masterfully weaves together the personal and the political, creating a vivid portrait of a society in transition. He explores the ways in which individuals are shaped by their social and economic circumstances, and the impact that these circumstances can have on their relationships and their lives.Silent Storms is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling glimpse into the complexities of human nature and the forces that shape our lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of personal and political issues, and the ways in which they shape our world.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.