Richard Bruce: Or The Life That Now Is is a novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon and published in 1898. The story follows the life of Richard Bruce, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Bruce is the son of a wealthy businessman, but he is not interested in following in his father's footsteps. Instead, he wants to make a name for himself on his own terms. The novel explores Bruce's journey as he tries to find his place in...