This classic novel recounts the story of those attempting to restore The Heritage to the rightful owners, and those plotting to prevent it. It takes place in fictional countries that are meant to be in Europe. Lazar Nilischeff, is a leader of revolution and it is he who wishes to restore 'The Heritage' which he describes as "restoring my family to its ancient position. My fortune is left in trust for my cousin Maurice Teffany, head of the house of Theophanis, his wife Eirene, representative of the younger line of the Imperial house, and their children, to be used in regaining for them the...

This is an adventure tale of a royal family and their quest for 'the prize'. The story takes place on the island of Strio in the fictional kingdom of Morea which is part of Europe. The story centers on the children of the family, Prince Christodoridi, and his sisters Danae and Angelike. The story ends on a moral note when the value of the prize is questioned. Sydney C. Grier was the pseudonym of Hilda Caroline Gregg (1868 - 1933) She was an English author who wrote novels and short stories.She published a novel every year until 1925, mostly heroic tales about the adventures of English people...

An entitled and scholarly young brother and sister, Maurice and Zoe, discover that they may have not always been entitled to their unusual surname, Teffany. They are keen to examine some old family papers which are handwritten and also sealed, so that they may try to solve the mystery. The story was published in 1920 in America. Sydney C Greir was the pseudonym of Hilda Caroline Gregg (1868 - 1933) She was an English author who wrote novels and short stories.She published a novel every year until 1925, mostly heroic tales about the adventures of English people in places such as Afghanistan,...

The story begins in Wales as Lord Cyril arrives by train to join his brother Lord Carleon at Llandiarmid Castle, the family home. On the way, the footman who has been sent to meet him learns that Lord Cyril is recently returned from Thracia.

The story is set in Israel and Palestine. It opens with a discussion between four men about the permission that has been granted for the Israelites to re-colonise Palestine. They are discussing the possible consequences of such an action.

Lord Usk is travelling on the South Wales Express and is anxious to not be joined by other passengers in his compartment because he is sharing it with a woman, Miss Felicia J. Steinhertz. Lord Usk is madly in love with this woman and is marvelling at the way in which till two weeks ago, he did not even know of her existence.

This story set in British colonial India begins when Major Dick North and his wife Georgia, are relaxing after dinner. Without notice, Major North's sister, Mabel, turns up on horseback. They are very surprised as they imagined that she was in London.