Sir Aylmer's Heir (1894)

Sir Aylmer's Heir is a novel written by Evelyn Everett Green and published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Ralph Anstruther, who is the heir to the estate of Sir Aylmer Anstruther. Ralph's father, who had been estranged from Sir Aylmer, dies suddenly, leaving Ralph to inherit the estate. However, Sir Aylmer is a strict and unyielding man who disapproves of Ralph's mother and her unconventional ways. He is determined to mold Ralph into his own image and turn him away from his mother's influence. Ralph struggles to navigate the conflicting expectations of his grandfather and his mother, while also dealing with the challenges of growing up and finding his place in the world.As Ralph grows older, he becomes more aware of the tensions between his grandfather and mother, and begins to question his own loyalties. He also falls in love with a young woman named Lilian, who comes from a very different social class. Their relationship is complicated by the expectations of their families and the class divide between them.The novel explores themes of family, inheritance, class, and identity, and is set against the backdrop of Victorian England. It is a compelling and nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by young people as they navigate the expectations of their families and society, and try to find their own path in life.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.