Publisher's Synopsis
Mr. Vaughan's Heir is a novel written by Frank Lee Benedict and originally published in 1875. The story revolves around the character of Mr. Vaughan, a wealthy landowner who has no children of his own. When he unexpectedly dies, his estate is left to his distant relative, a young man named Arthur Vaughan. Arthur is a struggling artist who has been living in poverty and is surprised to inherit such a large fortune. However, he soon discovers that his inheritance comes with a catch - he must marry Mr. Vaughan's niece, a woman named Edith, in order to keep the estate. As Arthur navigates the challenges of his new life as a wealthy landowner and husband, he also uncovers some dark secrets about Mr. Vaughan's past. He must confront these secrets and the people who are trying to keep them hidden in order to secure his inheritance and his future with Edith. The novel explores themes of inheritance, family, and the consequences of the actions of past generations. It is a compelling story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.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.
