Geoffrey Hampstead: A Novel

"Geoffrey Hampstead: A Novel" by Stinson Jarvis is a story set in Toronto during the late 1800s, focusing on the social lives of young men employed at the Victoria Bank. Geoffrey Hampstead is seen as a charming standout among his peers, especially by his friend Jack Cresswell, who is in love with Nina Lindon. The story begins by showing the complex moral feelings and social interactions. Early scenes introduce the inner workings of the Victoria Bank, where Jack is distracted by his feelings for Nina while trying to manage his work. The interactions between Jack and Geoffrey highlight Geoffrey's appealing nature and charm. Their world includes Maurice Rankin, a lawyer, and Mrs. Priest, their landlady. Jack's hopeful wait for Nina's return from abroad sets the stage for a story of friendships, love feelings, and the social rules of the time that hint at bigger emotional problems to come.