The Heir by Sydney C. Grier
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"The Heir" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Maurice Teffany and his sister Zoe, who navigate the complexities of their lineage as they learn that Maurice may be the rightful heir to an ancient imperial lineage at a time of political unrest. Their journey is not just about familial discovery but also entwines them in the struggles for national identity and
the historic conflicts in the Balkans. The opening of the book introduces key characters and sets the stage for the unfolding narrative. Maurice, an unassuming college student, receives unexpected recognition for a poem about the fall of an empire, which leads to a meeting with Professor Panagiotis who reveals the Teffany family's royal heritage. As the siblings delve deeper into their ancestry, they uncover connections to the Emperor John Theophanis and the political turmoil surrounding their heritage. Their journey escalates as they prepare to travel to Emathia, where they are drawn into the plight of their ancestral homeland amidst turbulent political movements, laying the groundwork for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jacomb Hood, G. P. (George Percy), 1857-1929 |
| Title | The Heir |
| Series Title | The Balkan Series II, 1. |
| Credits | an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66751 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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