The Heir Of Wast-Wayland: A Tale

by Mary Botham Howitt

Book Overview

""The Heir of Wast-Wayland"" is a novel written by Mary Botham Howitt. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young boy named Edward Forester. Edward is the heir to the estate of Wast-Wayland, but he is forced to leave his home after his father dies and his mother remarries. Edward is sent to live with his uncle, who is a cruel and abusive man. Despite the hardships he faces, Edward remains determined to reclaim his rightful place as the heir of Wast-Wayland. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies and a kind-hearted farmer's daughter named Ellen. As Edward grows older, he must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and betrayal in order to fulfill his destiny and reclaim his inheritance. ""The Heir of Wast-Wayland"" is a timeless tale of perseverance, courage, and the enduring power of the human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432640623
• ISBN13: 9781432640620
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"