The Grafters

The Grafters, published in 1906 by Francis Lynde, is a novel set in the fictional town of Gaston, which experiences a boom and subsequent economic collapse due to its railroads. The story follows David Kent, an attorney from New Hampshire, as he navigates financial ruin, political corruption, and social upheaval in the West. The narrative explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the complexities of human nature during a turbulent period in American history.