Duskin

In this captivating tale set during the building boom of the 1920s, Carol Berkley, the dedicated private secretary to the president of Fawcett Construction Company, discovers a scheme to swindle the company involving two men and the project's engineer, Philip Duskin. When her boss falls ill, Carol is unexpectedly tasked with overseeing a critical building project out west, forcing her to confront the possible corruption and incompetence threatening its completion. As she navigates these challenges, she must balance her professional duties with her own aspirations of a long-awaited vacation. Originally published in 1929, this story unfolds amidst a backdrop of ambition and deception.