A Man Under Authority is a novel by Ethel M. Dell, published in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Garth, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of his community. Despite his achievements, Richard is haunted by his past and struggles to come to terms with his feelings of guilt and shame. When he meets a young woman named Joan, he is immediately drawn to her and begins to see her...