Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery

"Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel from the 1800s that centers around a cruel money-lender named Mr. Samuel Boyd and his troubled clerk, Abel Death, whose job is to write harsh letters to people who owe money. The story starts with a feeling of secrets and danger, focusing on lies, hopelessness, and mysterious events tied to Boyd's work and life. We see Abel working in a strange office full of items taken from people who couldn't pay their debts. Then, Boyd's son, Mr. Reginald, who doesn't get along with his father, comes to see him, hoping to make peace. Their difficult conversation shows problems within the family, as Reginald knows about his father's cruel actions. As Abel worries about keeping his job and dealing with his own problems, the story builds suspense and suggests that bad things are going to happen.