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To get Herbert’s Love Novel, finish his “Sad Captain, No Action” conversation, speak with Davy the Dagger at the Dockside Club, give Davy one Key for Looters, then deliver the novel to Herbert at the Barracks. The first sewer battle is the reported story route for getting keys; a tier 2 or tier 3 Jeweler is another reported option.

1. Unlock Herbert’s request

At the Barracks, speak with Herbert after the relevant earlier story progression. Complete the “Sad Captain, No Action” conversation: it reveals that he wants a romance novel and unlocks “Wharf Rats.” If your journal shows different wording, use its current quest instructions.

2. Start the request with Davy

Go to the Dockside Club in the Port and speak with Davy the Dagger, the looters’ leader. Seeing him at the club is not enough; complete the conversation to start the novel request.

3. Get a Key for Looters

Davy requires one Key for Looters in exchange for the book. The reported ways to obtain keys are:

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Route What to do Trade-off
First sewer battle Win the first sewer battle. The walkthrough reports that it rewards three keys. Direct story route; the reported reward provides more than the one key Davy needs.
Jeweler Check a tier 2 or tier 3 Jeweler for keys. Alternative if you have access to the required merchant tier; a current price is not stated.

These routes are reported by secondary walkthrough sources, and exact availability can differ by game build or current merchant state. Check your journal and the in-game battle or merchant if the described option is unavailable.

4. Exchange the key for the Love Novel

Return to Davy and choose the Love Novel option. Hand over one Key for Looters; the quest record lists the Love Novel and one Story as rewards.

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5. Deliver the novel to Herbert

Take the Love Novel to Herbert at the Barracks and select the romance-novel hand-in. The quest record lists Herbert reputation and Town Gratitude as rewards. The next story beat is “The Nun Also Reads,” which leads into Agatha’s reading-related quest line.

Where the novel comes from

The Love Novel is obtained through Davy’s looter request. You do not need to retrieve it from Herbert’s old house.

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Quest and version note

The specific steps and reward details are documented by secondary walkthrough and quest-database sources, not first-party quest documentation. The official developer page describes the game and its platforms but does not document Herbert’s quest. If a label or option differs in your build, follow the current quest journal.

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