Barnaby: A Novel

Published in 1910, 'Barnaby' by Rina Ramsay is a novel that explores themes of identity, deception, and social status through the return of Barnaby, a man presumed dead. His reappearance impacts the lives of those he left behind, particularly a young widow named Susan, who has been living in his shadow. Set against the backdrop of a struggling acting troupe in a desolate town called Paradise, the story unfolds with a tense atmosphere as characters confront their pasts and navigate their current circumstances, leading to life-altering decisions and transformations.