Coniston — Volume 02

"Coniston - Volume 02" by Winston Churchill is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the interactions of various characters in the fictional town of Coniston, particularly focusing on the life of William Wetherell, a sensitive storekeeper, and his complex relationship with the powerful and influential Jethro Bass. As the tale unfolds, themes of politics, social dynamics, and personal dilemmas are explored against the backdrop of a small community. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a tense political atmosphere in Coniston, where William Wetherell and his daughter Cynthia encounter Mr. Bijah Bixby, who alludes to political maneuvering tied to the influential Jethro Bass. Tensions escalate over Wetherell's growing unease with political entanglements, especially as Bixby tries to sway him into aligning with the reform party. The narrative sets the stage for Wetherell’s internal struggle amid escalating conflicts within the local political landscape, revealing the intricacies of his character and foreshadowing a deepening bond with Jethro Bass, who exhibits a mix of authority and underlying complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Winston Churchill was an American best-selling novelist of the early 20th century.