Fire and Tow (1899)

Fire and Tow is a novel written by Geraldine Edith Mitton and first published in 1899. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Wylies and the Davenants. The Wylies are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Davenants are struggling to make ends meet. The two families become intertwined when the Wylies offer to help the Davenants by hiring their son, Tom, as a gamekeeper. As the story progresses, a romance blossoms between Tom and the Wylie's daughter, Maud. However, their relationship is threatened by the social divide between their families and the disapproval of Maud's father. Meanwhile, a fire breaks out on the Wylie's estate, and Tom risks his life to save the family and their property. The novel explores themes of love, class, and sacrifice, and provides a glimpse into the social hierarchy of rural England in the late 19th century. It is a heartwarming and engaging read that will transport readers to a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.