The Heritage Of Langdale (1877)

By Mrs. Alexander

Book Overview

The Heritage of Langdale is a novel written by Annie French Hector and first published in 1877. The story is set in the picturesque English Lake District and revolves around the lives of two families, the Langdales and the Ashleys. The Langdales are a wealthy family who have lived in the area for generations, while the Ashleys are newcomers who have recently purchased a nearby estate.The novel explores the relationships and conflicts between the two families, as well as the themes of love, loyalty, and inheritance. The main character is a young woman named Edith Langdale, who is torn between her love for a member of the Ashley family and her duty to uphold her family's legacy.As the story unfolds, secrets from the past are revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel also touches on the social issues of the time, including the role of women in society and the class divide between the wealthy and the working class.Overall, The Heritage of Langdale is a captivating tale of family, love, and tradition, set against the stunning backdrop of the English Lake District.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: 1437328563
• ISBN13: 9781437328561
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"