Publisher's Synopsis
The Silent Chord is a novel written by Mabel Cora Herner and published in 1902. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth, who is born deaf and mute. Despite her disability, Ruth is a talented musician and has a deep passion for playing the piano. The novel follows Ruth's journey as she overcomes the challenges of her disability and pursues her dreams of becoming a professional pianist. Along the way, she faces numerous obstacles, including discrimination and prejudice from those who do not understand her condition. The Silent Chord also explores Ruth's personal relationships, particularly her complicated love life. She falls in love with two different men, both of whom have conflicting desires for her future. Throughout the novel, Herner delves into the themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of music. The Silent Chord is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.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.
