Publisher's Synopsis
""Was It Murder? Or The Relentless Current"" is a mystery novel written by Maud Ballington Booth and published in 1912. The story revolves around the death of a wealthy businessman, which is initially believed to be a suicide but is later suspected to be a murder. The protagonist, a young woman named Ruth, becomes embroiled in the investigation as she tries to clear the name of her fianc�����, who is one of the prime suspects. Along the way, Ruth uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal among the victim's family and acquaintances, leading her to question everyone's motives and alibis. As the investigation intensifies, Ruth must navigate dangerous waters and confront her own fears to uncover the truth behind the death. The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America and explores themes of class, justice, and morality. Overall, ""Was It Murder? Or The Relentless Current"" is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.
