Of High Descent, published in 1889 by George Manville Fenn, is a novel set in a picturesque coastal town. The story follows the cantankerous fisherman Luke Vine and his niece Louise, along with their friends Madelaine and Harry Vine, as they navigate complex family ties, social status, and romantic entanglements. The narrative explores the dynamics of their relationships, particularly focusing on the tensions arising from Luke's disapproval of romantic interests and the interactions among the younger characters, including the gentleman Duncan Leslie, who complicates matters further.
