The Gold Brick is a novel written by American author Brand Whitlock and first published in 1910. The story revolves around the character of John Hodder, a young man from the Midwest who moves to the city of Hampton to work as a minister. However, he soon finds himself caught up in the corrupt world of politics and business, as he becomes embroiled in a scheme to build a new city hall. As Hodder becomes more involved in the project, he begins to realize...