Comrade John

by Henry Kitchell Webster, Samuel Merwin, Dianne L. Durante (Editor)

Will Cynthia, "lambent like a great cathedral candle" find her purpose in life with Herman Stein, the ambitious religious leader who preaches "beauty through toil," or John Chance, the brilliant young architect he has hired to create a resplendent new temple? Chance accepts Stein's commission as one showman working for another, and because it will give him the opportunity to build something beautiful. But then he discovers that Stein has lured into his plans the woman whom Chance fell in love with in Paris - and who now believes every word the charlatan says.

295 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1907

About the author

Henry Kitchell Webster was an American author who lived in Evanston, Illinois. He wrote novels and short stories on themes ranging from mystery to family drama to science fiction. He first achieved moderate recognition in 1899 when he co-wrote The Short Line War with fellow Illinois author Samuel Merwin, with whom he later collaborated to write one of his more famous works, Calumet "K".