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The Fire Within is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wentworth, Patricia (1878–1961).
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"The Fire Within" by Patricia Wentworth is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the eccentric old man, Mr. Edward Mottisfont, and his rather disdainful opinions about his nephew Edward and a young doctor named David Blake, who is an important part of the family dynamics as he cares for Mr. Mottisfont. The book explores themes of family tension, personal values, and underlying motives, particularly as Mr. Mottisfont's health declines and family relationships come to the fore. At the start of the novel, the opening scene presents a conversation between old Mr. Mottisfont and David Blake, highlighting their bond interspersed with Mr. Mottisfont's cynical humor and criticisms of his nephew, who is portrayed as pedantic and self-conscious. As the chapter unfolds, it hints at deeper family conflicts, especially concerning Edward's ambition and Mr. Mottisfont's will. The reader is introduced to the tension between life, death, and the burdens of expectation, with hints that Mr. Mottisfont's own decisions about his health and legacy will play a pivotal role in the story.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fire Within
- Author credits: Wentworth, Patricia (1878–1961)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Murder -- Fiction
- Sisters -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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