{"product_id":"the-inheritance-9780992711269","title":"The Inheritance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"A gorgeously intriguing story\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow close were Victor Hugo and his copyist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1862\u003c\/strong\u003e Young widow Eug nie is left bereft when her husband dies suddenly and faces an uncertain future in Guernsey. A further tragedy brings her to the attention of Monsieur Victor Hugo, living in exile on the island in his opulent house only yards away from Eug nie's home. Their meeting changes her life and she becomes his copyist, forming a strong friendship with both Hugo and his mistress, Juliette Drouet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e Doctor Tess Le Prevost, Guernsey-born though now living in Exeter, is shocked to inherit her Great-Aunt's house on the island. As a child, she was entranced by Doris's tales of their ancestor, Eug nie, whose house this once was, and who, according to family myth, was particularly close to Hugo. Was he the real father of her child? Tess is keen to find out and returning to the island presents her with the ideal opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill she discover the truth about Eug nie and Hugo? A surprise find may hold the answer as Tess embraces new challenges which test her strength - and her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A gorgeously intriguing story set in a beautiful location.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI completely identified with contemporary heroine Tess and Victorian heroine Eug nie, who both became real for me\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eI was sorry to part company with them both\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eMargaret James, Author of 'The Final Reckoning'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarnia Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780992711269\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarnia Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40629346435187,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":24.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c58f08f6-ffea-48f4-b87d-b869eb5f8f10.jpg?v=1671201120","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-inheritance-9780992711269","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}