"The Fighting Chance" by Robert W. Chambers is a riveting adventure mystery set amidst the bustling streets of New York City. This thrilling tale intertwines romance, suspense, and intrigue, captivating readers with its fast-paced action and clandestine espionage. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, the protagonists find themselves entangled in a web of crime and corruption, navigating the treacherous waters of wealth and power. Against the backdrop of a city teeming with both opportunity and danger, the characters confront the hidden machinations of secret societies and the challenges of class struggle. Chambers skillfully crafts a narrative filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with every unexpected revelation. Amidst the chaos, themes of redemption emerge as characters strive to overcome their pasts and forge a brighter future. As the stakes escalate, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the true nature of loyalty is tested. Through its gripping storytelling and richly drawn characters, "The Fighting Chance" offers an immersive reading experience that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages until the very end.

Robert William Chambers was an American artist and writer who was born May 26, 1865, and died December 16, 1933. He is best known for his 1895 collection of short stories called The King in Yellow. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Chambers was the son of William P. Chambers (1827-1911), a business and bankruptcy lawyer, and Caroline Smith Boughton. When his mom was twelve, William P. was an intern with her famous business lawyer father, Joseph Boughton. This is how his parents met. In the end, they joined forces to start the law firm of Chambers and Boughton. It did well even after Joseph's death in 1861. The great-grandfather of Robert Chambers was a sailor in the British Royal Navy named William Chambers. He married Amelia Saunders (1765-1822), who was the great-granddaughter of Tobias Saunders of Westerly, Rhode Island. First, they moved from Westerly to Greenfield, Massachusetts. Then they moved to Galway, New York, where they had their son, also named William Chambers (1798-1874). The second William finished from Union College when he was 18. He then went to a college in Boston to study medicine. While he was still in school, he married Eliza P. Allen (1793-1880), who was a direct daughter of Roger Williams, who founded Providence, Rhode Island. They were some of the first people to live in Broadalbin, New York. Walt Boughton Chambers was his brother and a builder.