The Lightning Keeper

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Set in 1914, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the electric age in America, following Toma Pekocevic, a struggling immigrant and talented inventor, as he navigates love and ambition. His immediate connection with Harriet Bigelow, from a once-prominent iron-making family, faces numerous challenges, including her entanglement with a wealthy politician. As Toma clings to his revolutionary water turbine invention, he is driven to reclaim Harriet, leading to a pivotal clash that could redefine both their futures and the landscape of innovation.