Refiner's Fire

About the Book

Lucian Collingsaworth and his wife, Hester own a priceless piece of property on the Atlantic coast of Florida. He has open-heart surgery and almost dies. Their daughter comes home to take care of them. A local real-estate broker conspires with an unethical developer, and they attempt to take advantage of the illness to persuade the old couple to sell out. A Klu Klux Klan raid almost frightens them into selling. The son of the co-owner of the agency meets and falls in love with the daughter. He attempts to uncover what is going on and to save the property, which helps the old couple discover their true selves.

About the Author

Mr. Furnival was born and reared in Munhall, PA. He majored in English Literature at Mount Union College and earned advanced degrees from Drew University and the Pacific School of Religion. He has had two professional careers, first as a parish minister and then as a substance abuse counselor and administrator. He currently resides with his wife and two cats in Tenants Harbor, Maine and in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This wide variety of life experiences has given him a keen insight into people with all their vagaries, and he uses this in the development of his characters and stories.