Publisher's Synopsis
The Silent War is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell and published in 1906. The story is set in New York City and focuses on the lives of two men, John Storm and David Thurlow, who are both in love with the same woman, Edith Cortlandt. John is a wealthy businessman and David is a struggling artist, and their different lifestyles and personalities create tension between them.As the story progresses, John and David become involved in a silent war for Edith's affection, with each man trying to outdo the other in their efforts to win her heart. Meanwhile, Edith struggles to choose between the two men and must come to terms with her own feelings.The Silent War explores themes of love, jealousy, and class differences, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century New York City. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the city's architecture and culture, as well as its portrayal of the social and economic challenges faced by people of different classes.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.
