A Guide to Fiction Set in North Carolina

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Christian Reid. The Wargrave Trust. New York: Benziger Brothers, 1911.

Judge Wargrave believes that his son has dishonored the family, so he plans to leave his estate to a nephew. The nephew, Laurence Desmond, is reluctant to accept the inheritance until he is sure that his cousin’s actions merit this harsh treatment. Laurence’s investigations upset other family members. Even when the rightful heir appears, matters are far from settled. In true early twentieth century style, the novel mixes romance into this tale of family honor. The story in set at the Wargrave country place in Davie County.

Check this title’s availability and access an online copy through the UNC-Chapel Hill Library catalog.

Posted: December 18th, 2008 under 1910-1919, 1911, Davie, Novels to Read Online, Piedmont, Reid, Christian.
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