The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after being away for several years. He becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a wealthy businessman and must navigate a complex web of relationships and alliances within the community to uncover the truth. Along the way, he confronts his own past and the choices that led him to leave home in the first place.
By J.S. Fletcher · First published 1921 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary