This was the first, fully formed, English novel. Fielding's tale follows the mis-adventures of young Tom Jones, from his discovery as a foundling at the doors of Squire Allworthy to his final days. The beginning and end parts are dealt with reasonable swiftly and the main focus of the narrative is the time Jones spends sowing his wild oats. Despite falling in love with Sophia Western, daughter to another local Squire, Jones finds it hard to stay as faithful in body as he is in mind. The main action of the plot revolves around a series of crossed wires, misconceptions, and missed opportunities and Fielding uses his wit to paint a satirical portrait of Georgian society, full of double standards and hypocrisy. Well worth reading.