"Fifth Business" by Professor Robertson Davies was first published in 1970. Known to be the author's best novel, it is also called his finest novel. The book is the first part of the Deptford Trilogy. The story revolves around the life of Dunstan Ramsay, the narrator and protagonist of the novel. The story explores the protagonist's interest in the 'inner life' and the tapestry of the human psyche. Literature Companion: Fifth Business Copyright Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Plot Overview Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Chapter Three: Characters Chapter Four: Complete Summary, All Chapters Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Chapter Five: Critical Analysis