The Heiress Of Bellefont (1855)

By Emerson Bennett

Book Overview

The Heiress of Bellefont is a novel written by Emerson Bennett and originally published in 1855. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Adeline, who is the heiress of the Bellefont estate. Adeline is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is loved by all who know her. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when her father dies and she is left alone to manage the estate. Adeline faces many challenges as she tries to keep Bellefont running smoothly. She must deal with unscrupulous businessmen, jealous suitors, and a family member who is determined to take the estate away from her. Throughout it all, Adeline remains strong and determined to protect her inheritance and the people she loves. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic realities of the time. It also explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for power and control. The Heiress of Bellefont is a classic piece of American literature that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1120745861
• ISBN13: 9781120745866
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"