The Midnight Passenger: A Novel

The Midnight Passenger, published in 1900 by Richard Savage, is a novel set in late 19th-century New York City. It follows Randall Clayton, a young man entangled in financial responsibilities with the Western Trading Company, who becomes infatuated with the enigmatic Fräulein Irma Gluyas. As Clayton navigates his professional duties, he faces hidden dangers and treachery, revealing themes of isolation and romantic longing amidst urban life. Savage, a soldier and engineer, wrote over 40 books, with this work showcasing his narrative style and exploration of personal and societal conflicts.