Troubled Waters by Bertrand W. Sinclair

"Troubled Waters" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complex emotional struggles faced by Joe Galloway, a man who has fled from his past life following the dissolution of his marriage. With themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, the narrative explores personal rebirth amidst the desolation of working as a logger in a rugged coastal setting. The plot unfolds as Joe, now living under an assumed name, encounters an old friend, Steve, who gradually uncovers Joe's troubled past. Joe’s despondency stems from a broken marriage with Norma, who has left him for another man. Throughout the novel, Joe forms a bond with Ed Broderick, a man who is also marked by a sense of loss and a longing for the past. The climax reveals that Norma still harbors feelings for Joe, prompting a confrontation of unresolved emotions and regret. The resolution comes with her unexpected arrival, leading to a poignant moment of reckoning and the hope for reconciliation, beautifully captured against the backdrop of the tempestuous sea, symbolizing turbulent emotions and life’s unpredictability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972
Title Troubled Waters
Original Publication United States: Street & Smith Corporation,1915.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject British Columbia -- Fiction
Subject Loggers -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 67550
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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