Fuel Of Fire (1902)

By Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler

Book Overview

Fuel of Fire is a novel written by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler and first published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Edith, who come from a wealthy family in London. Mary is engaged to a wealthy businessman, while Edith is more interested in social activism and women's suffrage.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, social class, and women's rights. Mary struggles with her feelings for her fianc����� and the pressure to conform to society's expectations, while Edith becomes involved in the suffrage movement and falls in love with a working-class man.As the sisters navigate their personal struggles, they also face external challenges, including a scandal involving their father and the threat of financial ruin. The novel ultimately poses the question of whether love and personal fulfillment can coexist with societal expectations and obligations.Fuel of Fire is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and political issues of the time. Fowler's writing is insightful and nuanced, and her characters are complex and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the history of women's rights.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164654063
• ISBN13: 9781164654063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"