In Search of a Son

"In Search of a Son" by William S. Walsh is a story from the late 1800s that follows Monsieur Dalize as he eagerly anticipates the return of his long-lost friend Roger from America. The narrative begins at the Dalize family’s château, where the arrival of a telegram brings news of Roger's return and Monsieur Dalize shares his excitement with his wife and daughter Miette. The exchanges underscore Monsieur Dalize's deep concern for his friend given Roger's sorrows from the past. The book sets the stage to explore themes of family, friendship, and the contrasting emotions of loss and hope, presented through the lens of relationships tested by time and distance.