A Disputed Inheritance: The Story Of A Cornish Family (1863)

By Thomas Hood

Book Overview

A Disputed Inheritance: The Story Of A Cornish Family is a novel written by Thomas Hood and published in 1863. The story revolves around a family from Cornwall and their struggle to claim their rightful inheritance. The main character, Alfred Treverton, inherits a large estate from his uncle, but his claim is disputed by his cousin, Walter Bramble, who believes that he is the rightful heir. The novel follows the legal battle between the two cousins and the impact it has on their families and the local community. Along the way, Hood explores themes of greed, ambition, and family loyalty. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Cornish countryside, and Hood's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the local customs add depth and richness to the story. A Disputed Inheritance is a compelling tale of family drama and legal intrigue that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164524933
• ISBN13: 9781164524939
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"