The Heritage
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ISBN10: 116278489X
ISBN13: 9781162784892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162784892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Heritage is a novel written by the renowned French author, Guy de Maupassant. The plot revolves around a young man named Jeanne, who inherits a vast fortune from her father. However, her newfound wealth attracts the attention of many people who seek to manipulate her for their own gain.Jeanne's uncle, Hubert, is one such person who tries to take advantage of her wealth. He convinces her to marry his son, Paul, who is a spendthrift and a womanizer. Jeanne soon realizes that her marriage is a mistake and that she has been trapped in a loveless union.As she struggles to find happiness, Jeanne meets a young man named Julien, who is kind and caring. They fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by Paul's jealousy and Hubert's greed.The Heritage is a poignant story about love, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Maupassant's masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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.
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