Description

A Question of Silence is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and first published in 1901. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the lives of three young women - Ruth, Marion, and Flossy - who are all struggling to find their place in society. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, family, and societal expectations.Ruth is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is pursued by two very different men - the wealthy and charming Harry and the hardworking and honest Tom. Ruth must choose between the two and decide what kind of life she wants for herself.Marion is a shy and introverted woman who struggles to fit in with the other women in town. She finds solace in her love of music and dreams of becoming a famous singer. However, her dreams are threatened when she falls in love with a man who is not accepted by society.Flossy is a beautiful and carefree woman who enjoys the attention of men but is not interested in settling down. She must confront her fear of commitment when she falls in love with a man who wants to marry her.As the three women navigate their way through life, they must confront the expectations of society and the limitations placed on them as women. A Question of Silence is a timeless story of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.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.