The House with the Green Shutters

A tale about John Gourlay, the protagonist who is a big domineering but mentally immature man dominates the local economy. He is harsh and powerful person. On bay he has built the house with the Green Shutters. This house is both, the symbol of his dominance and an object of hatred and envy to the townsfolk. It is a classical Greek tragedy that preordains his fall in status. Appealing!