Mr. Incoul's Misadventure

Mr. Incoul's Misadventure, published in 1887 by Edgar Saltus, follows Harmon Incoul, a wealthy widower coping with his wife's death and societal expectations. As he navigates his loneliness, he becomes entangled with the spirited Miss Maida Barhyte, who faces her own struggles with family financial decline and the pressures of marriage. The novel explores themes of interpersonal relationships, societal norms, and the complexities of love and sacrifice in the late 19th century.