Fifth Business

In "Deptford Trilogy," Robertson Davies weaves a captivating tale centered on Ramsay, a decorated World War I veteran who returns to a world where memory, history, and myth intertwine. As Ramsay recounts his life story, it becomes clear that his influence on others, whether mystical or harmful, is profound, even extending to seemingly trivial moments like throwing a snowball. This first novel sets the stage for the intriguing mysteries that unfold throughout the trilogy.