Carnac's Folly, Complete

A young artist named Carnac returns home burdened by a legally recorded mock marriage that conflicts with his love for Junia and his sense of honor. Attempts to resume an artistic career in Paris and Montreal fail as guilt and indecision push him back into his family’s affairs, where disputes between his father, John Grier, and his brother Fabian over the lumber business provoke sharp confrontations. Junia intervenes to steady the household, and Carnac alternates between courage and evasion. He is gradually drawn into managerial duties, rival intrigues, and public contests that force decisive choices about love, duty, and reputation.