Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 4

"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 4" by Various is a compilation of short stories that delves into the political and social landscapes of its time. The initial story introduces Augustus Reginald Dunshunner, a man burdened by debt who sees running for Parliament as a golden opportunity to resolve his financial woes. The story follows him as he plunges into the world of election campaigns, where he is quickly exposed to the complex and manipulative aspects of politics. As he jostles with the peculiar residents of Dreepdaily and a secretive group called the Clique, he quickly learns the path to political aspiration in a society of social reform is full of challenges.