A Costly Heritage V1 (1882)

A Costly Heritage Volume 1 is a novel written by Alice O'Hanlon and published in 1882. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is left orphaned and penniless after the death of her father. She is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who promise to provide for her and give her a comfortable life.However, Edith soon discovers that her aunt and uncle have ulterior motives for taking her in. They see her as a burden and are only interested in her inheritance, which they plan to use to pay off their debts and maintain their lavish lifestyle. Edith is forced to navigate their manipulations and schemes while trying to maintain her own independence and integrity.As the story unfolds, Edith finds herself drawn to a young man named Arthur, who shares her values and supports her in her struggles against her aunt and uncle. Together, they work to uncover the truth about Edith's inheritance and fight against those who would take advantage of her.A Costly Heritage Volume 1 is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence in a world where wealth and power often come at a high cost. It is a timeless story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.In Three Volumes.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.