Herbert and?

Procure the Romance Novel through a mysterious person in the Dockside Club. Then bring it to Herbert in the Barracks.

NPC: Herbert

To finish it: choose Give the romance novel. when talking to Herbert.

Taken from you

Love Novel ×1

Removed from your backpack when you choose the answer. Items on the toolbar do not count. How handing in works

Reward

Reputation with Herbert +10
Town Gratitude ×2

Completed

I brought the Romance Novel to Herbert. Time to find a reader.

Comes after

Sad Captain, No Action — Herbert was sad. Speak with him in the Barracks.

Leads to

The Nun Also Reads — Ask Agatha, the Nun, if she can read for Herbert. She lives at the Crossroads.