The Heir

The Heir

An Aristocratic Saga of Betrayal and Legacy in 19th Century EnglandBy Sydney C. Grier
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length10h 22m

About this audiobook

Sydney C. Grier's "The Heir" presents a gripping narrative centered around the complexities of inheritance, duty, and personal desire, set against the backdrop of Edwardian society. The novel weaves elements of romance and societal critique within a richly detailed literary style, marked by elegant prose and nuanced character development. Grier intricately explores themes of familial obligation and the tension between tradition and personal freedom, reflecting the societal conventions of the early 20th century that dictated individual roles within family and society. Grier, a prolific author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often drew upon her own experiences and observations of class and gender dynamics in England. Her background, with a keen interest in the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations, informs the depth and complexity of her characters in "The Heir." Grier's insights into the lives of the privileged and their struggles resonate with readers, making her exploration of these themes timeless. For those interested in historical fiction that deftly navigates the interplay between personal ambition and societal norms, "The Heir" is a compelling read. Grier's thought-provoking narrative not only entertains but invites readers to ponder the nature of legacy and the choices that define our lives.

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER I. DE JURE.
2CHAPTER II. OF THE STOCK OF THE EMPERORS.
3CHAPTER III. THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
4CHAPTER IV. A FULL STOP.
5CHAPTER V. THE JEWEL-CASE.
Show all chapters
6CHAPTER VI. A TRAP.
7CHAPTER VII. A NIGHT’S LODGING.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE HISTORY OF A DAY.
9CHAPTER IX. ONE TOO MANY.
10CHAPTER X. THE OTHER SIDE.
11CHAPTER XI. TOO MUCH ZEAL.
12CHAPTER XII. THE DIVINE FIGURE OF THE NORTH.
13CHAPTER XIII. THE FALLING-OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS.
14CHAPTER XIV. AN EMISSARY.
15CHAPTER XV. THE GIRDLE OF ISIDORA.
16CHAPTER XVI. HAGIOS ANTONIOS.
17CHAPTER XVII. UNMASKED.
18CHAPTER XVIII. “SPLENDIDE MENDAX.”
19CHAPTER XIX. ART WITH A PURPOSE.
20CHAPTER XX. BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION.
21CHAPTER XXI. “THERE’S MANY A SLIP——”
22CHAPTER XXII. UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS.
23CHAPTER XXIII. A FUSION OF INTERESTS.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THROUGH ANOTHER MAN’S EYES.
25CHAPTER XXV. “POUR MIEUX SAUTER.”

More from Sydney C. Grier

War Lord
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
Ivanhoe (Annotated)
Ivanhoe (Annotated)Walter Scott22h 52m4.8 (88)$2 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
Northern Shadows
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m4.7 (281)$23
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the Spirits
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot Say
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian Orphan
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m4.7 (122)$27
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Eagles over Britain
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m4.5 (18.6K)$23
Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese Dressmaker
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to Baghdad
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian Moon
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary Edition
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Arch of Triumph
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m4.4 (36.6K)$28
Serenade for Nadia
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m4.4 (20.1K)$20
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from Harlem
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00

You may also like