A Terrible Legacy: A Tale Of The South Downs (1887)

By G. W. Appleton

Book Overview

A Terrible Legacy: A Tale Of The South Downs is a novel written by G. W. Appleton in 1887. The story is set in the South Downs, a range of chalk hills in southern England, and follows the lives of several characters who are affected by a terrible legacy left behind by a wealthy landowner. The legacy consists of a curse that brings misfortune and tragedy to anyone who inherits the land. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack, who inherits the land and must find a way to break the curse before it destroys him and his family. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a mysterious woman who seems to hold the key to the curse, a wealthy businessman who is determined to acquire the land at any cost, and a group of superstitious locals who believe in the curse and are afraid of the land. The novel is a gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and romance, and explores themes of inheritance, greed, and the power of superstition.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: 1166477479
• ISBN13: 9781166477479
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"