The Gentle Heritage (1893)

The Gentle Heritage is a novel written by Frances E. Crompton and published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is born into a wealthy family and raised with all the privileges and advantages that come with her social status. However, as she grows older, Mary begins to question the values and expectations of her class, and she becomes increasingly drawn to the simple, honest life of the working class.Through Mary's experiences, the novel explores themes of class, social norms, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The story is set in England during the late 19th century, a time of great social and economic change, and it offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women of that era.Overall, The Gentle Heritage is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people from different social classes in Victorian England.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.