The Moth

The Moth: A Novel is a work of fiction written by William Dana Orcutt. The story revolves around a young man named John Harleston, who is a painter by profession. He falls in love with a woman named Cynthia Meyrick, who is engaged to another man. Despite her engagement, Cynthia reciprocates John's feelings and they begin a secret relationship.However, their happiness is short-lived as Cynthia's fianc�����, James Rutlidge, finds out about their affair and confronts John. In a fit of rage, John kills James and flees the scene. He is then pursued by the police and forced to go into hiding. The rest of the story follows John's attempts to evade the law and clear his name, while also dealing with the guilt of his actions.The Moth: A Novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid imagery and well-developed characters. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those who enjoy a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.