Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood

By D. F. E. Sykes

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a small Yorkshire town, a baby discovered during a winter storm is set to uncover secrets and lives disrupted by both nature's fury and the strict values of the Victorian era.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2017-02-06

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Summary

"Tom Pinder, Foundling: A Story of the Holmfirth Flood" by D. F. E. Sykes is a tale set in 19th-century West Yorkshire, showcasing the life of a foundling named Tom Pinder amidst the backdrop of a devastating flood and strong Victorian values. The story begins in a cozy inn during a fierce winter, where the discovery of a woman and an abandoned baby disrupts the lives of the inn's patrons, including the landlady, midwife, and schoolmaster, launching Tom's journey of self-discovery and weaving into the narrative the lives and relationships of everyday people, and exploring themes like community, and survival, set against the challenges of local life.