The Upper Room is a novel written by John Watson and originally published in 1898. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of David Angus, a young man who inherits a small fortune and decides to devote his life to helping others. David becomes a tenant in a tenement building and opens up his home, the upper room, to the less fortunate members of his community. He provides them with food, shelter, and a place to gather and share their stories...