The Talk of the Town, Volume 2 (of 2)

"The Talk of the Town, Volume 2" by James Payn is a novel set in the late 1800s, which explores the exciting yet turbulent world of literary findings. The story centers on William Henry Erin and his antiquarian father, Mr. Erin, whose relationship evolves when William Henry claims to discover an original Shakespeare manuscript. This discovery sparks debate and controversy, pulling them, and a woman named Margaret, into a whirlwind of critical scrutiny and emotional strain connected to issues about love and marriage. The book creates a story about ambition, the importance of love, and the desperate need for acceptance when faced with doubt in a community that loves literature.