Port Argent: A Novel

"Port Argent: A Novel" by Arthur Colton is a story set in the growing city of Port Argent, where the lives of Henry Champney, his forward-thinking daughter Camilla, and Dick Hennion, a local contractor, become intertwined amidst social changes and political games. The book explores themes of growing up, differences between generations, and shady politics, all displayed through the relationships and struggles of its characters in a city shaped by both luck and history; the author presents the city as a main aspect of the story. Henry considers the past as he watches Camilla embrace the future, while Dick finds himself trapped in the city's political web along with Marve Wood, a smart man who knows how the city operates. Initial disagreements and conflicts emerge as characters grapple with clashing beliefs and the changing roles of younger people like Camilla, pulling the reader into the complex social world of Port Argent.