The Whirlwind (1918)

The Whirlwind is a novel written by Edna Worthley Underwood and published in 1918. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Endicott. Ruth is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is also deeply in love with a man named John Cameron, who is equally passionate about her.As the story unfolds, Ruth and John face a series of challenges and obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. Ruth's wealthy and powerful family disapproves of her relationship with John, and they do everything in their power to keep them apart. Meanwhile, John's past comes back to haunt him, and he is forced to confront some dark secrets from his past.Despite these challenges, Ruth and John remain committed to each other and fight to overcome the obstacles in their way. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy socialite, a corrupt politician, and a group of radical activists.The Whirlwind is a gripping tale of love, passion, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It explores themes of class, power, and social justice, and offers a vivid portrait of early 20th century America. With its strong and complex characters, richly detailed setting, and compelling storyline, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers 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.