The Lightning Conductor Discovers America

"The Lightning Conductor Discovers America" by C. N. Williamson and A.M. Williamson, is a story that unfolds in the early 1900s, following the Hon. Mrs. Winston and her husband on their trip to the United States where they meet a number of characters. The novel opens with Mrs. Winston writing a letter aboard a ship, discussing her excitement about visiting America and her husband’s recovery from war injuries. Her plans involve visiting property she has inherited on Long Island. Among the passengers are Miss Patricia Moore, a young woman raised in a convent in France who is traveling to America and a mysterious young man named Peter Storm, whose past and real identity becomes a source of intrigue for their fellow travelers. The story focuses on identity, social class, and romance, painting a picture of transatlantic travel with social drama, personal struggles, and unexpected relationships that promises to explore life in America during that era.