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Title: The Heritage
Series Title: The Balkan Series II, 2.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Heritage" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the politically charged Balkans, focusing on themes of revolution, loyalty, and the quest for national identity. The opening introduces several key figures, including Lazar Nilischeff, a revolutionary leader, and Prince Maurice Theophanis, who is trying to reclaim his family's throne, setting the stage for intense political intrigue and personal conflicts. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is tense as Nilischeff and Dr. Terminoff navigate the snow-covered Balkan terrain, discussing their revolutionary activities and the fate of a dying Englishman whose wealth could significantly impact their cause. This rich Englishman's legacy, intertwined with family ambitions and nationalist movements, hints at the larger struggle for autonomy within the region. We also meet other characters such as Zoe Teffany, who is drawn into the political fray as she interacts with potential suitors and faces familial expectations. The drama of aspirations, rivalries, and the hope for independence against the backdrop of historical realities unfolds, promising a gripping tale for readers interested in political and romantic entanglements in a revolutionary setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933
EBook No.: 66794
Published: Nov 22, 2021
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: English fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Heritage
Series Title: The Balkan Series II, 2.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Summary: "The Heritage" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the politically charged Balkans, focusing on themes of revolution, loyalty, and the quest for national identity. The opening introduces several key figures, including Lazar Nilischeff, a revolutionary leader, and Prince Maurice Theophanis, who is trying to reclaim his family's throne, setting the stage for intense political intrigue and personal conflicts. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is tense as Nilischeff and Dr. Terminoff navigate the snow-covered Balkan terrain, discussing their revolutionary activities and the fate of a dying Englishman whose wealth could significantly impact their cause. This rich Englishman's legacy, intertwined with family ambitions and nationalist movements, hints at the larger struggle for autonomy within the region. We also meet other characters such as Zoe Teffany, who is drawn into the political fray as she interacts with potential suitors and faces familial expectations. The drama of aspirations, rivalries, and the hope for independence against the backdrop of historical realities unfolds, promising a gripping tale for readers interested in political and romantic entanglements in a revolutionary setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933
EBook No.: 66794
Published: Nov 22, 2021
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: English fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.