The Pocket Handkerchief

From bestselling author Philip Kerr, this compelling story follows the young life of Edgar, a British orphan growing up in colonial America amid the complexities of 19th-century Richmond, Virginia. As Edgar navigates his upbringing under a calculated stepfather and an educated slave named Scipio, the narrative explores the mysterious emergence of a dark influence within him. This story is part of the Strand Originals series, which features captivating tales from renowned authors in the Strand Magazine archives.