Project Gutenberg 2021-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 105 Grier, Sydney C. 1868 1933 Gregg, Hilda Caroline The Heritage The Balkan Series II, 2. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Heritage" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the politically charged Balkans, focusing on themes of revolution, loyalty, and the quest for national identity. The opening introduces several key figures, including Lazar Nilischeff, a revolutionary leader, and Prince Maurice Theophanis, who is trying to reclaim his family's throne, setting the stage for intense political intrigue and personal conflicts. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is tense as Nilischeff and Dr. Terminoff navigate the snow-covered Balkan terrain, discussing their revolutionary activities and the fate of a dying Englishman whose wealth could significantly impact their cause. This rich Englishman's legacy, intertwined with family ambitions and nationalist movements, hints at the larger struggle for autonomy within the region. We also meet other characters such as Zoe Teffany, who is drawn into the political fray as she interacts with potential suitors and faces familial expectations. The drama of aspirations, rivalries, and the hope for independence against the backdrop of historical realities unfolds, promising a gripping tale for readers interested in political and romantic entanglements in a revolutionary setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 648733 2025-06-26T10:19:23.778333 text/html 631591 2024-10-18T17:18:32 text/html 304837 2025-06-26T10:19:29.790329 application/epub+zip 313594 2025-06-26T10:19:24.599384 application/epub+zip 313594 2025-06-26T10:19:24.187341 application/epub+zip 487319 2025-06-26T10:19:34.269311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459855 2025-06-26T10:19:29.427360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459927 2022-09-30T04:36:06.271187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620392 2025-06-26T10:19:23.031392 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 600678 2024-10-18T17:18:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16134 2025-06-26T10:19:34.395286 application/rdf+xml 4171 2025-06-26T10:19:24.282337 image/jpeg 1231 2025-06-26T10:19:24.235331 image/jpeg 295833 2025-06-26T10:19:23.828360 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia