Mr. Fortescue: An Andean Romance

"Mr. Fortescue: An Andean Romance" by William Westall is a story placed in the opening decades of the 1800s, where an Essex village is abuzz with hunting season excitement and the arrival of Mr. Fortescue, a rich outsider shrouded in mystery. The book follows Geoffrey Bacon, a local drawn into the orbit of the aloof Mr. Fortescue as he attempts to unravel the man's past. The initial chapters paint a vivid picture of community life as preparations for the Essex Hunt get underway. Mr. Fortescue's striking appearance and reserved nature spark rumors and intrigue. As Bacon's interest grows, he has a series of encounters with Fortescue, revealing hints of opulence and buried secrets, promising adventure and exploration into the unknown.

William Bury Westall was an English novelist born in Old Accrington, Lancashire, England.