The Master of Man
by Hall Caine
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin" by Sir Hall Caine is a novel published in 1921. Set on the Isle of Man, it follows Victor Stowell, a judge's son who commits a romantic indiscretion and abandons his principles to conceal it. As consequences mount, his secret threatens to destroy everything he has built, including his position and impending marriage. This moralistic tale explores themes of sin, justice, and atonement, ultimately finding redemption through love and public confession.
- Infanticide
- Legal stories
- Isle of Man
- Redemption
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #61865. The Master of Man on Wikipedia.
