The Heir's Comedy (1907)

By Arthur Dillon

Book Overview

The Heir's Comedy is a novel written by Arthur Dillon and originally published in 1907. Set in England, the story follows the life of a young man named George Dacre who unexpectedly inherits a large fortune from a distant relative. George is a carefree and irresponsible young man who has never had to work for anything in his life. With his new wealth, he decides to live life to the fullest and spends his days indulging in all kinds of pleasures and vices.However, George's carefree lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when he is forced to marry a woman he does not love in order to secure his inheritance. The woman, Lady Joan, is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make the best of her forced marriage. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, George and Lady Joan eventually develop a deep and meaningful relationship.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, wealth, and responsibility. It is a satirical and humorous look at the lives of the wealthy elite in England during the early 20th century. Dillon's writing style is witty and engaging, making The Heir's Comedy a delightful read for fans of classic literature.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: 1165760045
• ISBN13: 9781165760046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"