Tinman

"Tinman" by Tom Gallon is a story set in the early 1900s, centered on Charles Avaline, a youthful artist striving to find his way in a society filled with complicated relationships and moral dilemmas. The story follows Charles's journey as he deals with his feelings for Barbara Patton while facing manipulations from Gavin Hockley and his guardian, Jervis Fanshawe. Themes of forbidden love and right versus wrong are explored as Charles contends with emotional conflicts concerning an upcoming wedding. The story begins with Charles Avaline reflecting on the circumstances that shaped his life, feeling liberated by the absence of parents to pursue his artistic aspirations. However, his guardian, Fanshawe, seems to control situations around him, especially influencing whom Charles associates with. The plot thickens as Hockley challenges Charles’s values around Barbara Patton, highlighting the artist’s insecurity. As Charles maneuvers through deceit, unreciprocated affections, and societal pressures, the scene is set for turbulence.