By Right of Conquest: A Novel

"By Right of Conquest" by Arthur Hornblow is a story of diverging paths colliding amidst social inequality. The book illustrates a wide gap between the upper class, represented by the wealthy Grace Harmon, and the working class, embodied by Jack Armitage, a ship stoker. Opening in a bar filled with disgruntled firemen, including the tough yet tormented Armitage, the book illustrates his anger with his circumstances and the world that traps him. The book implies the coming drama between the people in the bar, especially as they prepare to return to work on the ship. With growing tensions, the narrative promises to grapple with issues rooted in social status and the desire to break free from fate.