Whitewash

By Ethel Watts Mumford Grant

Book Overview

Whitewash is a novel written by Ethel Watts Mumford that was first published in 1913. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Mary Page, who has recently moved to a small town in New England with her family. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself in this new place.As she settles into her new home, Mary begins to notice that something is not quite right in the town. The people are friendly enough, but there is an undercurrent of tension and secrecy that she can't quite put her finger on. She soon learns that the town has a dark history, and that many of its residents are hiding secrets that they would rather not share.As Mary investigates further, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. She discovers that the town's patriarch, a wealthy and powerful man named John Harrington, is responsible for much of the corruption and deceit that is plaguing the community. With the help of a young journalist named Jack Norton, Mary sets out to expose Harrington's misdeeds and bring him to justice.Whitewash is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for justice. Mumford's vivid descriptions of the New England landscape and her nuanced portrayal of the characters make this novel a timeless classic that is still 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163786284
• ISBN13: 9781163786284
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"