The Rowdy is a novel by Octave Thanet that tells the story of a young man named John Grayson who is known for his wild and reckless behavior. Despite his wealthy family's attempts to control him, John continues to engage in risky behaviors such as gambling and drinking. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Maud. Maud is different from the other women John has been with, and he begins to see the error of his...