The Relentless Current (1912)

The Relentless Current is a novel written by Maud Ballington Booth and was first published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Dora, who is abandoned by her mother and left to fend for herself on the streets of London. Despite the challenges she faces, Dora refuses to give up and eventually finds her way to New York City, where she becomes a successful businesswoman.The novel explores themes of resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It also touches on issues of poverty, homelessness, and the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century.Maud Ballington Booth was a prominent social reformer and philanthropist, and her experiences working with disadvantaged communities are reflected in the themes of the novel. The Relentless Current is a powerful and inspiring story that continues to resonate with 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.