The Golden Fetich (1903)

Set in the West Indies, the novel follows John Tregarth, a young man who inherits a plantation and becomes ensnared in a web of greed and corruption. His obsession with a mysterious golden fetich, believed to bring wealth and power, leads him into dangerous territory, forcing him to face the repercussions of his ambition. Through Tregarth's journey, themes of colonialism, race, and class are explored, providing a vivid depiction of early 20th-century island life. The narrative combines suspense with a critique of human desire.