The story revolves around a small town's obsession with a mysterious weight, Kilo, which has been stolen from the local post office. The thief demands a ransom in exchange for its return, sparking a series of events that exposes the darker aspects of human nature. As the townspeople scramble to recover the weight, their true characters are revealed, and the novel builds towards a climax that challenges the notion of morality.
By Ellis Parker Butler · First published 1904 · Genre: Comedy, Fiction, Social Commentary · 19 chapters