Project Gutenberg 2010-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 105 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Sir Hilton's Sin Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Sir Hilton's Sin" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Sir Hilton Lisle, a baronet grappling with his past and present choices, particularly regarding his former life of racing and gambling, juxtaposed with the expectations of his wife, Lady Lisle. The narrative delves into themes of social class, the burdens of noble responsibilities, and the temptations that challenge one's integrity. At the start of the story, we meet the charming boy Sydney Smithers, his affectionate yet controlling aunt Lady Lisle, and their discussions about academics, societal expectations, and the family background. The scene reveals Lady Lisle's concern for her nephew's upbringing while subtly hinting at the undercurrents of familial tension and ambition. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Sir Hilton, preparing for a political career, is tempted once again by the lure of horse racing, exacerbated by the unexpected arrival of Lady Tilborough and troubling news regarding a prized horse, La Sylphide. The opening sets the stage for a blend of domestic drama and themes of temptation, wealth, and social standing that are sure to develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 344085 2025-08-13T10:35:30.522546 text/html 370662 2010-06-20T05:08:12 text/html 190332 2025-08-13T10:35:37.969469 application/epub+zip 195050 2025-08-13T10:35:32.751494 application/epub+zip 195050 2025-08-13T10:35:31.388488 application/epub+zip 381277 2025-08-13T10:35:41.511448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374281 2025-08-13T10:35:37.084524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346516 2022-09-15T06:52:23.465203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310744 2025-08-13T10:35:29.709531 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310591 2010-06-20T05:08:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18209 2025-08-13T10:35:41.656500 application/rdf+xml 14101 2025-08-13T10:35:31.899489 image/jpeg 3562 2025-08-13T10:35:31.647468 image/jpeg 118488 2010-06-20T05:08:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 116333 2010-06-20T05:08:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 185485 2025-08-13T10:35:30.548484 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia