The Heir Of Elmdale (1868)

von Maggie J. Houston

154 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Heir Of Elmdale is a novel written by Maggie J. Houston in 1868. It is a story set in Victorian England and revolves around the lives of the wealthy and aristocratic families living in the countryside. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of Lord Elmdale. Alice is a spirited and independent young woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of her society and live life on her own terms. The story begins with the sudden death of Lord Elmdale, leaving Alice as the sole heir to his estate. This puts Alice in a difficult position as she is now forced to navigate the complex social hierarchy of her society, which is dominated by men. Alice is determined to prove herself worthy of her inheritance, but she soon discovers that there are many obstacles in her path. As she struggles to assert her authority over the estate, Alice also finds herself caught up in a romantic entanglement with a young man named Edward, who is the son of a neighboring noble family. Despite their mutual attraction, Alice and Edward face opposition from their families, who disapprove of their relationship. The Heir Of Elmdale is a novel that explores themes of class, gender, and love in Victorian England. It is a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged during a time of great social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Liebesromane / Romance Historische Liebesromane / Romance
• ISBN: 9781120745828
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC