The Heir of Charlton is a novel written by May Agnes Fleming and first published in 1879. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is the sole heir to the Charlton estate. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she is also very stubborn and headstrong. She is determined to marry for love, even if it means going against the wishes of her family and society.Edith's father, Sir Jasper Charlton, is a wealthy and powerful man who is determined to see his daughter marry well. He has arranged for her to marry a wealthy and titled gentleman, but Edith is not interested in him. Instead, she falls in love with a young man named Frank Raymond, who is not of the same social standing as her.As Edith and Frank's relationship blossoms, they face many obstacles, including the disapproval of Edith's family and society. They also uncover a dark secret about Edith's family that threatens to tear them apart. Will Edith and Frank be able to overcome these obstacles and be together, or will they be forced to part ways?The Heir of Charlton is a captivating tale of love, family, and societal expectations in the Victorian era. It is a must-read for fans of historical romance and classic literature.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.