In 'Mr. Incoul's Misadventure' by Edgar Saltus, readers are taken on a journey through the lavish life of the eponymous character, Mr. Incoul, and his unexpected misfortunes. Saltus' prose is characterized by its rich and descriptive language, drawing readers into a world of wealth, deceit, and moral ambiguity. The book falls within the literary context of late 19th-century American realism, provi...