"The Tinder-Box" is an exciting novel by the famous American writer Maria Thompson Davis. The book tells the story of a young woman who accidentally finds a mysterious box in an old house. It turns out that this box hides not only ancient relics, but also an ancient secret that intersects the life of the heroine with a mysterious stranger. Readers are on the verge of revealing the mystery, watching the development of events and the feelings of the main character, who is forced to choose between truth and love. "The Tinder-Box" is a fascinating mixture of mystery, romance and inner struggles of a heroine who is looking for her place in this world.