Published in 1915, 'Flower of the Gorse' by Louis Tracy is a mystery novel set in Brittany, France. The story follows three young Breton maidens—Barbe, Madeleine, and Yvonne—and two male artists, John Ingersoll and Laurence Tollemache, as they embark on a pilgrimage to a local sanctuary. The narrative weaves together themes of romance, faith, and adventure, while also exploring the characters' individual aspirations and personalities against the backdrop of the coastal landscape. A steamer wreck off the coast serves as a pivotal event that intertwines their fates.
