The Master of Silence

Set in the bustling backdrop of Liverpool, the story follows a young boy who, after the sudden death of his father, is sent away to apprentice at a cotton importing firm. Initially relegated to the role of an errand boy, he grapples with feelings of isolation in a new city while adjusting to life away from his unhappy home in London. As he spends his evenings reading, a mysterious knock at his door one stormy night hints at the adventures and challenges that lie ahead in his quest for independence and success.