The Cresting Wave (1920)

By Edwin Bateman Morris

Book Overview

The Cresting Wave is a novel written by Edwin Bateman Morris and published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to the city to live with her aunt and uncle. Mary is initially overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of the city, but soon finds herself drawn to the vibrant culture and exciting opportunities it offers.As Mary navigates her new life in the city, she becomes involved in a number of romantic relationships, each of which presents its own challenges and complications. Along the way, she also grapples with issues of class, gender, and social status, as she tries to find her place in a rapidly changing world.The Cresting Wave is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of life in the early 20th century. With its vivid descriptions of city life and its nuanced portrayal of its characters, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120741521
• ISBN13: 9781120741523
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"