"Beyond the City" is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Edie Martyn, who is unhappy with her life in a quiet, rural town. She longs for excitement and adventure and feels trapped by the limitations of her surroundings. When a charismatic and mysterious stranger, Harry Pinner, arrives in town, he offers Edie a chance to escape her mundane life. He persuades her to leave everything behind, including her husband, and embark on a journey...