In the swim : $b A story of currents and under-currents in gayest New York

"In the Swim: A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York" by Richard Henry Savage, is a tale set in late 19th-century New York City, where Harold Vreeland, a young man, seeks to conquer high society after his return from the open country. Harold grapples with his father's questionable past while navigating the treacherous waters of wealth, love, and ambition among the city's elite. Feeling like an outsider among those he sees as controlling society, he sets his sights on acceptance, particularly through figures like the wealthy Elaine Willoughby, all while wrestling with inner turmoil and the desire to find his place in this dazzling but dangerous world.