The Mayor of Warwick

** "The Mayor of Warwick" by Herbert M. Hopkins is a story that follows Llewellyn Leigh, a new professor starting his career at St. George's Hall in the town of Warwick. As he settles into his role, facing the trials of his new profession, the novel hints at desires for success, staying true to beliefs, and how people interact. He also becomes interested in Felicity Wycliffe, the bishop’s daughter, all while a heated mayoral election stirs up the town. Leigh arrives at the college, admiring its impressive buildings, which clash with the lively town it hopes to join. His first days include meetings that spark a possible romance, especially with Felicity, who quickly gains his attention. The story shows the beauty of Warwick and the power struggles within the college. As Leigh meets other characters, such as the mysterious bishop and the energetic Emmet, a local politician, we see the tests he will face as he juggles what he wants to achieve in his career with the developing events in the town. **