Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero

by Francis Hopkinson Smith

"Peter: A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel published in 1908. Set in late 19th-century New York City, the story centers on Peter Grayson, an aging banker of impeccable character who influences the younger generation around him, including a young man entering the financial world. Despite its title's playful disclaimer, Peter guides this portrait of loyalty, true love, and simple faith in old New York society.