The Professor's Legacy (1914)

By Cecily Ullmann Sidgwick

Book Overview

The Professor's Legacy is a novel written by Cecily Ullmann Sidgwick and published in 1914. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who inherits a large sum of money from her late professor, Mr. Grey. However, his will stipulates that she must marry one of his former students within a year in order to receive the full inheritance. Mary is torn between her love for her childhood friend, George, and the pressure to marry one of the eligible suitors chosen by Mr. Grey. As she navigates the social expectations of the time and the conflicting desires of her heart, Mary uncovers secrets about Mr. Grey's past and the true nature of his legacy. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of societal norms. It provides a glimpse into the lives of upper-class British society in the early 20th century and the expectations placed on women during that time. Overall, The Professor's Legacy is a captivating tale of romance and intrigue that will keep readers engaged 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: 1163904929
• ISBN13: 9781163904923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"