Publisher's Synopsis
A Question of Silence is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and published in 1901. The story is set in a small town in the United States and follows the lives of three women: Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Page, and Miss Blake. Mrs. Lloyd is a wealthy widow who is admired by everyone in town, while Mrs. Page is a struggling single mother who works hard to provide for her children. Miss Blake is a quiet and reserved woman who keeps to herself.The novel explores the themes of social class, gender roles, and the power of reputation. When Mrs. Lloyd is found dead, the town is thrown into chaos as rumors and gossip spread about her death. The three women, who all have secrets of their own, are forced to confront their own fears and prejudices as they try to uncover the truth about what happened to Mrs. Lloyd.As the investigation unfolds, the women are forced to confront the harsh realities of life in their small town, including the prejudices and biases that exist within their own community. A Question of Silence is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of silence in the face of injustice.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.
