Aunt Kezia's Will (1881)

Aunt Kezia's Will is a novel written by Sidney Mary Sitwell and first published in 1881. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the life of a young woman named Rachel Verinder. Rachel is the niece of Aunt Kezia, a wealthy and eccentric old lady who has recently passed away, leaving behind a mysterious will.The will stipulates that Rachel must live in Aunt Kezia's old house for a year before she can inherit her aunt's fortune. Rachel is initially thrilled at the prospect of inheriting such a large sum of money, but soon discovers that there are many conditions attached to the inheritance.As Rachel struggles to adjust to life in the old house, she begins to uncover the secrets of her aunt's past. She learns about Aunt Kezia's unconventional life and the many people who were a part of it. She also discovers that there are those who would do anything to get their hands on Aunt Kezia's fortune, including her own cousin, who is desperate for money.Throughout the novel, Rachel must navigate the complex web of family relationships and uncover the truth about her aunt's past in order to fulfill the conditions of the will and claim her inheritance. Aunt Kezia's Will is a compelling tale of family secrets, greed, and the power of love and forgiveness.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.