Against the Tide

Against the Tide, published in 1924 by H. Bedford-Jones, is a novel set in early 1920s New York that explores the intertwining lives of Dorothy Deming and Reese Armstrong as they face personal and financial challenges leading up to their wedding. The story delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas of business, particularly as the impending marriage is threatened by troubling news from the Deming Food Products Company. The narrative captures the societal pressures and expectations of the time, highlighting the complexities of love and commerce in a rapidly changing America.