The Heiress (1892)

By Henri Greville

Book Overview

The Heiress is a novel by Henri Greville, first published in 1892. It tells the story of a young woman named Anne de Beuil who inherits a large fortune from her father. Anne is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted, but she is also naive and inexperienced in the ways of the world.As Anne navigates her new life as a wealthy heiress, she is courted by a number of suitors, including the charming but manipulative Count de Ravenel and the honest and loyal Baron de la Roche-Guyon. Anne must learn to distinguish between true love and false flattery, and to protect herself from those who would take advantage of her wealth.At the same time, Anne is also faced with the challenge of managing her inheritance and making wise investments. She must learn to navigate the complex world of finance and business, and to make decisions that will ensure her financial security and independence.The Heiress is a classic novel of romance, intrigue, and financial savvy, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century France. It is a timeless story of a young woman's journey to find love, happiness, and success in a world that is often hostile to women.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: 116511481X
• ISBN13: 9781165114818
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"