The Inheritance
First published in 1824, The Inheritance is the second novel by Susan Ferrier (1782-1854). Following the triumph of her more famous work Marriage (1818), The Inheritance picks up Ferrier's favoured theme of tried and tested morality. The focus here is on the fortunes of the young and innocent Gertrude St.Clair, who through the machinations of the desperate Mrs. St.Clair, leaves their home in France and arrives as heir apparent to the Scottish estate of Rossville. Contrary to the Earl of Rossville's plans however, Gertrude refuses the hand of the prepared suitor and instead falls under the spell of the ambitious and dashing Colonel Delmour.…
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- ISBN: 978-1-904999-48-5
- EAN: 9781904999485
- Produktnummer: 4613105
- Verlag: Kennedy & Boyd
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
- Seitenangabe: 528 S.
- Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.2 cm x D3.0 cm 802 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 802
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Susan Edmonstone Ferrier (1782-1854) was a Scottish novelist. Her novels, giving vivid accounts of Scottish life and presenting sharp views on women's education, remained popular throughout the 19th century.
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