The novel revolves around Derrick Vaughan, a talented but struggling novelist who becomes disillusioned with his mundane life and decides to abandon his career and family to pursue a romantic affair with a young woman named Evelyn. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with Evelyn, Derrick's relationships with those around him begin to deteriorate, leading to a downward spiral of guilt, shame, and tragedy.
By Edna Lyall · First published 1891 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Biography · 9 chapters