The Heir Of Elmdale (1868)

By Maggie J. Houston

Book Overview

The Heir of Elmdale is a novel written by Maggie J. Houston and published in 1868. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is the heiress of Elmdale, a large estate in England. Edith's father has passed away, leaving her as the sole heir to the estate. However, her uncle, who is also her guardian, has other plans for the estate and wants to take control of it.Edith is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to keep the estate and her inheritance. She faces several challenges along the way, including the arrival of a new suitor, who she is not sure she can trust. As she tries to navigate her way through these challenges, Edith begins to uncover secrets about her family's past and the true nature of her uncle's intentions.The novel is set in the Victorian era and provides a glimpse into the social norms and customs of the time. It explores themes of love, trust, betrayal, and family relationships. The Heir of Elmdale is a captivating and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats 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: 1166957497
• ISBN13: 9781166957490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"