02408cam a22003133u 4500 75173 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20251895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 Sons of fire, Vol. I. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-22 Peter Becker, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sons of Fire, Vol. I." by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Allan Carew, who is newly inheriting a country estate near the village of Matcham after the death of his bachelor uncle. As Allan acclimates to his new life, he contemplates the changes this inheritance brings, setting the stage for potential interactions with the local gentry and the relationships he may develop within this new social milieu. At the start of the novel, we follow Allan as he rides out for a day of hunting, filled with a sense of excitement and exploration. He is a stranger in the area, attempting to familiarize himself with his surroundings and the people he is about to meet. His attention is drawn to the locals who mistake him for Geoffrey Wornock, the owner of the local manor, raising questions about their striking resemblance. Through his interactions, we learn of Allan's introspection regarding his newfound status and the enchanting figure of Mrs. Wornock, Geoffrey’s mother, whose mysterious character captivates him. The opening sets a tone of curiosity and anticipation, hinting at deeper connections and the intricacies of social life in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., 1895 English fiction -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/sonsoffirenovel01brad https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75173 115898 115898