The Golden Leaf — Joseph Altsheler

This story centers around a newspaper editor, Harry Beauchamp. His paper is campaigning against lawlessness in Kentucky.



There is action and adventure as well as romance.



Cynthia Braxton, a childhood friend of Harry, conforms to Mr. Altsheler's usual female lead characters---strong, intelligent, industrious, and beautiful both in character and appearance.



There are plenty of bad guys, too.