His Brother's Keeper

Published in 1896, 'His Brother's Keeper' by Charles Monroe Sheldon follows Stuart Duncan, who returns home from college to find his father's mine workers on the verge of a strike, led by his childhood friend Eric Vassal. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and social justice as Stuart navigates the conflict and learns the importance of solidarity and compassion. The novel is notable for its early exploration of Christian social ethics and the idea of personal responsibility in community welfare.