About
The novel was written, as a reaction to several strikes that affected Hay's business interests and, as a result, provoked considerable public interest. The main hero — a former army captain Arthur Farnham, a well-off resident of Buffland - organizes Civil War veterans to keep the peace, during the violent labor strike. The story keeps the reader's attention thanks to the exciting plot and talented narration of the author. Hay remains a fascinating historical figure, and reading this novel is an excellent insight into his view of the world!