The Summons is a novel written by Alfred Edward Woodley Mason and first published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Austin who receives a mysterious summons from his father who he has not seen in years. Richard's father is a wealthy and successful businessman who has always been distant and cold towards his son.As Richard travels to his father's home, he begins to uncover dark secrets about his family's past and the true nature of his father's business dealings. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Eileen who may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of his father's past.As Richard delves deeper into the secrets of his family, he must confront his own fears and doubts and decide whether to continue down the path his father has laid out for him or forge his own destiny. The Summons is a gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.