Frank Norris 
The Third Circle (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) 

Published posthumously in 1909, this collection of sixteen short stories, to quote from a contemporary
New York Times review, ‘makes evident once more the loss American literature sustained in the early death of the author.’  Contents include ‘The Third Circle, ‘ ‘The House with the Blinds, ‘ ‘A Defense of the Flag, ‘ and ‘The Guest of Honour.’

About the author

Frank Norris (1870–1902) was born in Chicago, but lived most his life in San Francisco. Inspired by the work of Emile Zola and Gustave Flaubert, Norris adapted their methods to American settings, adding a naturalist flair. He is best known for his novels Mc Teague, and The Octopus, set in California during an era of railroad expansion.