Captain Fly-By-Night

Captain Fly-By-Night, written by Johnston McCulley and first published in 1926, is a novel set in California during the tumultuous period leading up to 1846. The story follows a charming caballero as he navigates social and political tensions while pursuing love, wealth, and reputation. The narrative introduces Sergeant Carlos Cassara and a group of soldiers at a presidio in Santa Barbara, where the arrival of a mysterious traveler stirs intrigue and suspicion, highlighting themes of deception and camaraderie in a colonial context.