Publisher's Synopsis
Ralph The Heir is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1871. The story follows the life of Ralph Newton, a young man who stands to inherit a large fortune from his wealthy uncle, Gregory Newton. However, when Gregory dies suddenly, Ralph's inheritance is thrown into question as a number of other relatives come forward to claim a share of the estate.As Ralph struggles to navigate this complicated situation, he finds himself falling in love with his cousin, Florence Burton. But their relationship is threatened by the machinations of Florence's mother, who has her own designs on the Newton fortune.The novel explores themes of inheritance, family loyalty, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Trollope's deft characterization and sharp social commentary make Ralph The Heir a compelling read that remains relevant to contemporary audiences.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.
