Publisher's Synopsis
Hidden Waters is a novel written by Bernard Raymund and published in 1922. The story takes place in the early 20th century in a small town in the United States. The main character, John, is a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his grandfather. He decides to use the money to build a dam and create a new lake in the town.As John begins his project, he faces opposition from the townspeople who fear the changes the dam will bring. He also becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, Alice and Mary. Alice is a wealthy socialite who is attracted to John's wealth and power, while Mary is a simple and kind-hearted woman who supports John's vision for the town.As the dam is built and the lake is created, John faces numerous challenges, including financial setbacks and sabotage from his enemies. Meanwhile, the love triangle intensifies, and John must choose between his desire for wealth and power, and his love for Mary.Hidden Waters is a story about ambition, love, and the struggle for power in a changing world. It explores the themes of greed, corruption, and the impact of progress on small communities. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature, and is still widely read and studied today.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.
