Jack High

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Set in post-World War I London, the narrative follows Jack Ford, a former soldier who has found wealth but returns to his struggling hometown of Gallowshield. There, he reconnects with his past love, Jessie Ashton, a principled Socialist, while navigating the hedonistic Jazz Age and the grim realities of economic decline. As Jack encounters old friends and unexpected figures, including a former countess, themes of love, betrayal, and political turmoil emerge, forcing him to confront his loyalties and ambitions amid societal change.