A Terrible Legacy: A Tale of the South Downs (1887)

A Terrible Legacy: A Tale Of The South Downs is a novel written by G. W. Appleton and originally published in 1887. The story is set in the South Downs region of England and follows the lives of two families, the Waltons and the Rokesbys. The two families have a long-standing feud that dates back to their ancestors who were involved in a violent land dispute. The novel begins with the arrival of a new member of the Walton family, a young woman named Maud. She is sent to live with her uncle, Mr. Walton, after the death of her father. Maud is unaware of the feud between the two families and soon finds herself caught in the middle of their ongoing conflict. As the story progresses, Maud falls in love with a young man from the Rokesby family, but their love is forbidden due to the feud. The families continue to feud, and tragedy strikes when a member of the Rokesby family is killed. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the destructive nature of revenge.Overall, A Terrible Legacy: A Tale Of The South Downs is a gripping novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural England in the late 19th century. The novel is filled with memorable characters, dramatic plot twists, and a powerful message about the futility of holding onto grudges and seeking revenge.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.