The Mill on the Floss

Set in the late 1820s or early 1830s, the novel follows siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver as they navigate the challenges of childhood and early adulthood. Their comfortable life at Dorlcote Mill is shattered when their father, Jeremy, pursues a misguided legal battle against a local solicitor, resulting in financial ruin and the loss of their home. The story explores themes of family loyalty, societal expectations, and the struggle for personal identity amidst adversity.