Fair Rewards

Published in 1922, 'Fair Rewards' by Thomas Beer is a distinguished novel that blends style and sophistication with a cynical outlook on love and devotion. The story follows Mark Walling, a blind and devoted man whose unselfish love for Margot is met with ingratitude and selfishness. The narrative intertwines Walling's journey from a country yokel to a stage producer with the history of American theatre, featuring real-life figures like Clyde Fitch and Anna Held, which enhances its realism and depth.