Edward Noyes Westcott, a renowned American banker, surprisingly discovered a profound passion for literary pursuits during his prolonged convalescence from tuberculosis. As he spent his days recuperating and reinvigorating his health, he found solace in channeling his boundless creative energies into the writing of "David Harum", a monumental literary masterpiece that would eventually come to be regarded as his crowning achievement.
Westcott's literary endeavour, "David Harum", came to a triumphant conclusion towards the latter part of 1896, marking the culmination of his tireless efforts. However, fate had other plans, and he was not fortunate enough to behold the publication of his magnum opus the following autumn, in 1898.
The novel's widespread recognition and acclaim transcended its literary merit, as it also sparked the creation of two film adaptations, thereby solidifying its position as a cultural touchstone of the era.
