The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes

"The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes" by Joseph Conrad is a novel set in the 1870s and tells the story of a young man who is drawn into dangerous missions by supporters of the pretender to the throne of Spain. The young man is financially supported by a beautiful heiress whom he falls in love with. The novel focuses on the young man's evolving psychology as he navigates the complexities of his romantic passion. It is told mostly in the first person and is unique in its emphasis on the psychology of a young man in love.