Ridgway of Montana: A story of to-day, in which the hero is also the villain

"Ridgway of Montana: A story of to-day, in which the hero is also the villain" by William MacLeod Raine is an early 20th-century story set in Montana's rough mining world, about Waring Ridgway, a man who's both a smart businessman and a fierce competitor. The book considers what people will do to succeed, especially when it comes to love and money, as seen through Ridgway's complicated connection with Miss Virginia Balfour, who knows marrying him would offer opportunities, even if romance is absent. As Ridgway navigates tough business deals, the story raises questions about whether his ambition is worth the price, setting up conflicts that challenge his choices.