Isbn: 9780243084524 - the pride of ancestry, or who is she?, vol. 1 of 4: a novel (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows Miss Helen Bellingham as she goes from living in relative obscurity within a boarding school to being thrust into the role of heiress to a substantial fortune and the estate of Holmby Lodge. Helen was the beneficiary of the deceased Lady Eleanor Levet, a woman known for her aloofness and lack of generosity towards her tenants and neighbors. As Helen settles into her new role, she is met with suspicion and curiosity from those who question her right to her inheritance. The author effectively uses this plot to explore themes of identity, social class, and the complexities of human nature, particularly the vices of pride and avarice. Ultimately, the book delves into what it means to be an individual of substance and the true meaning of wealth and class, revealing that neither are defined by the amount of money in one's coffers but by their character and spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…