A Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and Adventure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and Adventure: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and Adventure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bloundelle-Burton, John (1850–1917).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"A Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and Adventure" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Julian Ritherdon, a young naval officer, as he rushes home after receiving a mysterious and ominous letter from his father, revealing a dire health prognosis and hinting at long-hidden family secrets. When Julian arrives, he is confronted with shocking revelations that will unravel his understanding of identity, kinship, and betrayal. The opening of "A Bitter Heritage" introduces Julian Ritherdon in a state of anxiety as he journeys to see his ailing father. The narrative unfolds with Julian grappling with the contents of a poignant letter that implies he must soon confront painful truths regarding his father's past. Upon arriving at his father's home, he discovers that he is not the son he believes himself to be. As the plot thickens, the first chapters reveal not only familial connections but also the intricate web of betrayal surrounding Julian's origins, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, revenge, and adventure in an exotic locale. The reader is left wondering how these revelations will affect Julian and the family ties he thought were firmly established.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Bitter Heritage: A Modern Story of Love and Adventure
- Author credits: Bloundelle-Burton, John (1850–1917)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Belize -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Mystery fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
