By Inheritance

by Octave Thanet

By Inheritance is a novel written by Octave Thanet. The story follows the life of a young woman named Sylvia who inherits a large estate from her grandfather. As Sylvia navigates her new life as a wealthy heiress, she must also confront the secrets and scandals that her family has kept hidden for generations. Along the way, Sylvia falls in love with a man who is not of her social class, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or adhere to the strict societal norms of her time. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and inheritance, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper class in the late 19th century.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.

410 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

Alice French (March 19, 1850 – January 9, 1934), better known as Octave Thanet, was an American novelist and short fiction writer.

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