The Canker is a novel written by James Blyth and published in 1907. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the lives of its residents. The main character is a young woman named Muriel, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Her father is a wealthy businessman who is more concerned with his own interests than those of his daughter. Muriel falls in love with a young man named Tom, who comes from a poor family. Their...