The Broken Balsam: Or The Story Of A Wreck (1880) is a novel written by Ennis May. The story revolves around a young man named Harold who is accused of a crime he did not commit. He is forced to flee his home and seek refuge in a remote area. There, he meets a young woman named Edith who is also running away from her past. The two develop a close relationship and work together to overcome their troubles. However, their peaceful existence is shattered...