Swing Bridges (1903)

Swing Bridges is a novel written by Loidis and published in 1903. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named Tom who works as a bridge operator in a small town in England. Tom's job is to operate the swing bridge that allows boats to pass through the canal. Tom is a hard-working and honest young man who takes pride in his job. He is well-liked by the townspeople and has a close relationship with his sister, who is disabled. However, Tom's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a wealthy woman named Edith. Edith's father disapproves of Tom and forbids her from seeing him. Despite the obstacles, Tom and Edith continue to see each other in secret. However, their relationship becomes more complicated when Tom is accused of stealing from the bridge. Tom is arrested and put on trial, and it seems that his relationship with Edith is doomed. Swing Bridges is a story of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a small English town. It explores themes of class, social status, and the struggle to maintain one's integrity in the face of adversity. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century English literature and remains a popular read for those interested in the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.