The Night-Born

Exploring diverse human experiences, this collection features ten short stories, each with a unique protagonist. In "The Madness of John Harned," a wealthy man witnesses a fateful debate between his cousin and her suitor during a bullfight. "When the World was Young" reveals a thief's encounter with a barbaric man, while "To Kill a Man" challenges biases through a conversation between a robber and his victim. Other tales delve into themes of nostalgia, adventure, and moral dilemmas, including the title story about two gold prospectors grappling with their past choices.