Heir Presumptive
Heir Presumptive by Henry Wade, published by Perennial Library in 1984, is a mystery novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and inheritance. The story follows Eustace Hendel, who finds himself entangled in the question of succession to a wealthy estate after a holiday accident brings the issue to the forefront of his life. As he navigates financial difficulties and romantic entanglements, the stakes rise, revealing that the path to becoming heir presumptive is fraught with unexpected challenges.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines themes of wealth, ambition, and familial rivalry. Eustace’s predicament is complicated by the presence of other family members who also have vested interests in the inheritance, creating a tense atmosphere where motives and loyalties are tested. This edition spans 329 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of the mystery genre through Wade’s intricate plotting and character development.
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Eustace Hendel, head of the younger branch of a rich and titled family, suddenly realises that, as the result of a holiday accident, the question of the succession to the entailed estates holds more than just academic interest for him.Eustace is in financial difficulties, and in love; all his problems would be solved were he himself heir presumptive to old Lord Barradys. Other members of the elder branch are still living – but accidents do happen.Yet Eustace is not the only family member with an interest in the inheritance . . .
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