My Adventure in the Flying Scotsman; A Romance of London and North-Western Railway Shares

My Adventure in the Flying Scotsman, published in 1888 by Eden Phillpotts, is a romantic suspense novel that explores themes of inheritance and familial conflict. The story follows John Lott, a banking clerk who inherits a fortune from the deceased Miss Sarah Beakbane-Minifie, igniting the jealousy of his half-brother, Joshua Beakbane. As John navigates the dangers associated with his newfound wealth, he faces a thrilling chase aboard the iconic Flying Scotsman train, revealing the complexities of identity and human relationships.