The Gentle Heritage (1893)

The Gentle Heritage is a novel written by Frances E. Crompton and published in 1893. The story revolves around the lives of the aristocratic family of the Earl of Stour, who reside in a grand estate in the English countryside. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class, as the characters navigate their way through the challenges of their privileged lives.The main character of the novel is Lady Margaret, the daughter of the Earl of Stour. She is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is deeply devoted to her family. Lady Margaret falls in love with a young man named Richard, who is not of her social class. The novel follows their struggle to overcome the societal norms that dictate their relationship.The novel also delves into the lives of other members of the Stour family, including Lady Margaret's mother, Lady Stour, and her two younger sisters, Mary and Edith. The family is depicted as a close-knit unit, but they also have their share of conflicts and secrets.The Gentle Heritage is a classic Victorian novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy during the late 19th century. It is a story of love, family, and the struggle to break free from the constraints of social class.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.