"Camperdown" is set in a fictional small town in New Jersey, where the daily lives and interactions of the townspeople form the core of the narrative. The novel is structured as a series of vignettes or episodes, each focusing on different characters and events within the community.The story begins with the arrival of the Camperdown family, who move into the town and quickly become a central part of the local social scene. The family, consisting of Mr. Camperdown, his wife, and their children, brings with them a sense of sophistication and intrigue that both fascinates and unsettles the existing residents.