Troubled Waters by Bertrand W. Sinclair
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"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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About this eBook
| 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 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67550-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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