Publisher's Synopsis
Troubled Tranton is a novel written by William Edward Norris and published in 1916. The story is set in the fictional town of Tranton, which is plagued by various social and economic issues. The main character, Jack Armitage, is a young man who returns to Tranton after several years of living abroad. He is shocked by the state of the town and decides to take action to improve the lives of its residents. Along the way, he becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is engaged to a wealthy businessman. As Jack works to bring about change in Tranton, he faces opposition from those who benefit from the current state of affairs. The novel explores themes of social justice, class struggle, and the power of individual action to effect change. Troubled Tranton is a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that remains relevant 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.