The Avalanche

The Avalanche is a gripping novel by Gertrude Atherton that tells the story of a young woman named Juliette, who finds herself caught up in a dangerous love triangle. Set against the backdrop of the rugged and treacherous Swiss Alps, the book follows Juliette as she navigates the complexities of her relationships with two men: the dashing adventurer Paul de Lavardens and the wealthy, aristocratic Baron Franz von Lichtenberg.As Juliette struggles to choose between the two men, she becomes embroiled in a deadly game of jealousy and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. But when an unexpected avalanche strikes, Juliette must summon all her strength and courage to survive the brutal winter landscape and emerge victorious from the storm.With its vivid descriptions of the majestic Swiss Alps and its compelling characters, The Avalanche is a timeless tale of love, passion, and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.1919. A Mystery Story. Atherton, was an American Feminist and writer of social and historical fiction, much of it set in California. Although her reputation is founded primarily on her California fiction and essays, as well as her biography of Alexander Hamilton, Atherton also produced a number of Gothic stories, some of them, such as The Bell in the Fog, were considered significant achievements in the Gothic/supernaturalist tradition. The Avalanche begins: Price Ruyler knew that many secrets had been inhumed by the earthquake and fire of San Francisco and wondered if his wife's had been one of them. After all, she had been born in this city of odd and whispered pasts, and there were moments when his silent mother-in-law suggested a past of her own. 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.