Mr. Opp

"Mr. Opp" by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice is a heartwarming story set in the early 1900s, which follows D. Webster Opp as he comes back to his small hometown, Cove City, after his step-father's funeral. The novel opens with Mr. Opp's grand plans clashing with his reality, especially when he meets Jimmy Fallows, who serves as a comical reminder of Mr. Opp’s missed chances; Mr. Opp is determined to achieve success, but he faces many obstacles along the way. From business ideas to the challenges of caring for his half-sister, Kippy, who requires special care, the storyline looks at ambition, family bonds, and the humorous side of life in a small town as Mr. Opp navigates his imaginative schemes and tackles unexpected hurdles.