Alter Ego: A Tale

"Alter Ego: A Tale" by Rev. W. W. Walker is a story about a forward-thinking reverend, Thomas Melvin, who tries to bring together a divided church community in Canada during the early 1900s. The story showcases Mr. Melvin's efforts to fight against what he believes is wrong, teach important lessons, and connect people from different backgrounds and beliefs. He makes a friend in Leonard Devoau, a soldier who fought in the Russo-Japanese War, and Devoau's experiences add depth to the story, raising questions about duty, right and wrong, and what it means to be human. As Mr. Melvin gets ready to retire, he needs to hand over his work to to Devoau, who continues Mr. Melvin's mission of love and unity, showing how spirituality can help solve society's problems.