Dying Fires is a novel written by Allan Monkhouse and published in 1912. The story revolves around a wealthy family, the Hyltons, who live in a large estate in the English countryside. The patriarch of the family, Sir Charles Hylton, is a successful businessman who has made his fortune in the coal industry. His wife, Lady Hylton, is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining the family's reputation and status.The novel begins with the arrival of...
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