The Heritage Of Langdale (1877)

The Heritage of Langdale is a novel written by Annie French Hector and first published in 1877. The story is set in the Lake District of England and revolves around the Langdale family, who have lived in the area for generations. The novel follows the lives of the Langdales, their relationships, and their struggles to maintain their way of life in the face of social and economic changes.The main character is Agatha Langdale, a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to keep the family's estate intact. She is aided in her efforts by her brother, Edward, and their cousin, Arthur. Together, they face challenges such as financial difficulties, family disputes, and the threat of losing their land to developers.The novel also explores themes of love, duty, and loyalty. Agatha's love interests include the charming but unreliable Charles Wyndham and the steadfast and dependable John Egerton. As she navigates her relationships and her responsibilities to her family, Agatha must make difficult choices and sacrifices.Overall, The Heritage of Langdale is a classic Victorian novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the landed gentry during a time of significant social and economic change. It is a story of family, love, and tradition, and the struggle to maintain these values in a rapidly changing world.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.