The Harbor Master

The Harbor Master, written by Theodore Goodridge Roberts in the early 20th century, is a novel set in the fictional coastal hamlet of Chance Along, Canada. The story follows Black Dennis Nolan, a young man who manipulates his impoverished fishing community into becoming ruthless wreckers, exploiting shipwreck victims for profit. As Nolan's ambitions clash with the values of his community, particularly with the defiant Foxey Jack Quinn, the narrative explores themes of greed and moral conflict against the backdrop of a treacherous maritime environment.