""The Trap"" is a novel written by Maximilian Foster and published in 1920. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Hal and Dick, who live in a small town in the American Midwest. Hal is a successful lawyer who is engaged to a beautiful woman named Ruth, while Dick is a struggling artist who is in love with Ruth's sister, Alice.As the story progresses, Hal becomes increasingly jealous of Dick's relationship with Alice and begins to plot against him. He sets a trap for Dick, hoping to ruin his reputation and drive him away from Alice. However, things do not go as planned, and Hal finds himself caught in his own trap.The novel explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the lengths that people will go to in order to protect their own interests.Overall, ""The Trap"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling look at the darker side of human nature.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.