THE STRANGERS

by William E. Wilson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 15, 1952

Amity, Indiana, and Crescent City- once again, for a story of popular values rather than literary virtues, of some psychological individuation which sets the problems and conflicts externals will resolve. Centerspot is Rowall Bell of Amity, susceptible to the stigma against his family whom money had taken beyond the town. It is his father who, during a death ride back to Crescent City, tries to teach him that money is the best weapon, but Rowall is to find that it gives him no assurance- particularly in his marriage to lovely Juliana Varnum -- who turns away from him after the first few weeks of marriage. The war, and cowardice in action, heightens his inadequacy and Jule's rejection. They return to Amity, where Rowell turns his energy and his money towards its restoration, while Julie falls in love with another man, lcaks the courage of her emotions until a melodramatic encounter- with Rowall- forces her choice.... Crescent City sold rather well (22,000 copies) and this also warms up a reliably romantic stituation for a not too particular public- and a special one- back home in Indiana.

Pub Date: Oct. 15, 1952

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1952

Categories: FICTION