Dr Thorne brings up his illegitimate niece, who falls in love with the son of the squire and he with her. The book details the difficulties encountered by the young couple and also tells of the relationship between Dr Thorne and the squire's family, and also Sir Roger Scatcherd, a self-made milliona...

Dr Thorne brings up his illegitimate niece, who falls in love with the son of the squire and he with her. The book details the difficulties encountered by the young couple and also tells of the relationship between Dr Thorne and the squire's family, and also Sir Roger Scatcherd, a self-made millionaire.