Osbourne, Lloyd 1868-1947 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Love, the Fiddler" by Lloyd Osbourne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Frank Rignold, a chief engineer of a cargo boat who is deeply in love with Florence Fenacre, the daughter of a widow living in Bridgeport. The opening establishes the complexities in their relationship, as Florence enjoys a newfound wealth that threatens to alter their bond and Frank's aspirations for a future together. The beginning of the book presents a poignant moment when Frank returns to Bridgeport, hopeful about his relationship with Florence after sensing her developing feelings. However, the narrative quickly turns as Florence reveals her sudden inheritance of millions, which drastically changes their dynamics. She expresses that she is unwilling to marry, reflecting on the implications of wealth and her uncertainty about their future together. Frank struggles with his disappointment and the realization that their social worlds are diverging, setting the stage for a tale filled with emotional conflict and societal concerns about love, status, and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The chief engineer -- ffrenches first -- The golden castaways -- The awakening of George Raymond -- The mascot of Battery B. Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Manners and customs -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4948 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4948 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133132.0 4948