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Forge and furnace: A novel

By Florence Warden

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Amidst the fiery backdrop of a steelworks, a son's disinterest, a father desire, and a love triangle ignite a battle against societal expectations and personal dreams.

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2022-08-05
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"Forge and Furnace: A Novel" by Florence Warden is a captivating story set in the heart of a 19th-century Sheffield steelworks, where the formidable Josiah Cornthwaite worries about his son Christian's lack of interest in the family business. Christian's life becomes intertwined with Claire Biron, a charming girl, setting the stage for a complex love story complicated by societal class and familial expectations, while a workman named Bram Elshaw also vies for Claire's attention, intensifying the emotional landscape against a background of industrial ambition and social friction.

About the Author

Florence Warden was an English actress and writer, who wrote many novels under her stage name, her name at birth being Florence Alice Price and her married name Mrs G. E. James.

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