By:George Manville Fenn Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
"The White Virgin" by George Manville Fenn is a late 19th-century novel set within the mining industry, exploring themes of love, ambition, and social dynamics. The story follows a young engineer working in the mining sector, who becomes deeply involved in a romantic relationship with the daughter of a local doctor. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into the complexities of personal and professional lives, as well as the tension between romantic aspirations and the protective nature of the father. The plot also touches upon the mysteries surrounding an old, abandoned mine, the "White Virgin," which holds potential for discovery but also threatens to bring darker motivations to light. Ambition and rivalry within the mining community set the stage for intrigue, with personal relationships becoming intertwined with the pursuit of wealth and power. The narrative explores the emotional stakes as the protagonist navigates his relationships while uncovering secrets about the mine and confronting the moral dilemmas that arise when personal ambition and love collide against the backdrop of an industrial world.
George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851–1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909 in Isleworth.
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