Publisher's Synopsis
Quiet Waters is a novel written by Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff and published in 1921. The story takes place in the fictional town of Quiet Waters, located in the heart of the American Midwest. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Mary Louise, who has recently moved to the town with her family.Mary Louise is a sensitive and intelligent young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is fascinated by the natural beauty of the town and spends much of her time exploring the countryside and the nearby river. She also becomes involved in the lives of the town's residents, including a group of young people who are trying to start a new life in the town.As Mary Louise becomes more involved in the town's affairs, she begins to uncover a web of secrets and hidden desires that threaten to tear the community apart. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of the town and confront the dark forces that threaten to destroy the peace and tranquility of Quiet Waters.Quiet Waters is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is a poignant and powerful story that captures the spirit of small-town America and the struggles of its inhabitants. Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff's masterful prose and vivid descriptions create a world that is both familiar and mysterious, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply human. This is a novel that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page.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.
