The Price of Silence (1907)

The Price of Silence is a novel written by Mollie Evelyn Moore Davis and published in 1907. The story is set in the Deep South of America during the Reconstruction era, following the Civil War. The main character, a young woman named Virginia Page, is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. When her father is murdered, Virginia is left to navigate the dangerous and corrupt world of politics and power in order to find justice for her family.As she delves deeper into the investigation, Virginia uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy her family and her community. She must decide whether to speak out and risk her own safety, or remain silent and allow the corruption to continue.The novel explores themes of race, gender, power, and corruption, as well as the struggle for justice in a society that is still deeply divided. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the complex and troubled history of the American South.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.