The Mainspring is a novel written by Charles Agnew Maclean and published in 1912. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Johnnie Cameron. Johnnie is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Mary, who is already engaged to another man.As Johnnie tries to win Mary's heart, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. He discovers that Mary's fianc????? is involved in a shady business deal and is using her as a pawn to further his own interests. Johnnie must navigate through this complex situation while also dealing with his own personal struggles and the pressures of society.The Mainspring is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Maclean's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in early 20th-century literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.