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The Silent March
by C.M. Klyne


Winnipeg, 1919. The Winnipeg General Strike, the Spanish influenza and a sociopathic personality coalesce to forge a summer of strife, death and hope for a community still suffering the pestilence of the first world war. Can bacteriologist Dr. Anna Williams, driven by the need to prove herself in a predominantly male research lab and responding to a panicky public health department, overcome the resistant attitudes of her male colleagues, to unlock the mysteries surrounding the deadly influenza virus? Will the infamous Committee of One Thousand subvert the intentions of the strike leaders and the growing union movement and prevent the spread of Bolshevism upon Canadian soil? Will Earle Nelson, a murderous sociopath and righteous zealot, force his will upon those he perceives as undesirable and unacceptable? Follow Klyne’s story as he leads you through the streets of Winnipeg – reliving historical events with brilliant character creations whose intricate paths of emotions, ideas and conflicts culminated in what became known as Bloody Saturday.


C.M. Klyne makes his home in Manitoba’s beautiful Interlake region. As a retired educator, he has held a life-long interest in historical fiction and in the art of story-telling. He continues to be active in community theatre and adult education. When not involved in the world of literature, he and his wife can be found on their country acreage gardening or skiing, and enjoy camping, walking and nature in general. Currently, Klyne is researching the sequel to The Silent March.


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