In the Dead of Night: A Novel. Volume 3 (of 3)

"In the Dead of Night: A Novel, Volume 3" by T. W. Speight is a tale of strained friendships and societal pressures during a time when social standing dictated one's worth. The story follows Squire Culpepper, a man of stature facing the unprecedented hardship of financial ruin, as he must now beg for his family's survival. The disgrace begins when his friend, Mr. Cope, turns him away, leaving the Squire to question their relationship. Readers witness the unraveling social circles and shifting alliances while exploring how the crisis affects Culpepper's relationships, including that with his daughter, Jane, and a mysterious young man that goes by the name of Tom Bristow.