A Far Country — Volume 2

"A Far Country — Volume 2" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel that plunges into the world of politics and law surrounding Hugh Paret, who finds himself entangled in the workings of state legislature and massive companies against a setting of power struggles and social observation. As the book starts, it introduces Hugh Paret during a visit to the state capital, involved in conversations that show law combined with politics. With Colonel Paul Varney at his side, Paret tries to steer a questionable bill affecting the Railroad, possibly revealing both personal ambition and moral questions when he meets Hermann Krebs, an old friend with different ideas about justice and the power of big business. The talks point out the differing beliefs between Paret, who is attracted to the appeal of power and success, and Krebs, who stands for a more idealistic view that doubts the ethics of political deals. This intricate interaction sets the stage for Paret’s internal struggle as he wrestles with the results of his decisions in a rapidly changing political scene.