A Romance of Toronto (Founded on Fact): A Novel

The narrative follows two interwoven plots among Toronto's social circles, tracing romantic entanglements, social ambition, and the consequences of gossip and hypocrisy. It sketches neighborhoods, institutions, and pastimes while depicting courtship, misunderstandings, and moral strains that test friendships and reputations. Scenes shift from elegant salons and university towers to riverbank retreats and suburban villas, exposing predatory social climbers and faltering loyalties. Through an episodic structure and varied viewpoints, the work examines how public opinion and private desire shape choices, reckonings, and the possibilities of reconciliation within a growing urban community.