Carolyn Wells' "Ptomaine Street" is a novel that explores the lives of the residents of Ptomaine Street, a small, working-class neighborhood in an unnamed city. The story follows the characters as they navigate their daily routines and struggles, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and personal crises. Through their experiences, Wells examines themes of class, identity, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1924 · Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Detective Fiction · 13 chapters