A Costly Heritage V1 (1882) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164522027 : 1164522027 : 10 Sep 2010 : A Costly Heritage Volume 1 is a novel written by Alice O'Hanlon and published in 1882. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is left orphaned and penniless after the death of her father. She is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who promise to provide for her and give her a comfortable life.However, Edith soon discovers that her aunt and uncle have ulterior motives for taking her in. They see her as a burden and are only interested in her inheritance, which they plan to use to pay off their debts and maintain their lavish lifestyle. Edith is forced to navigate their manipulations and schemes while trying to maintain her own independence and integrity.As the story unfolds, Edith finds herself drawn to a young man named Arthur, who shares her values and supports her in her struggles against her aunt and uncle. Together, they work to uncover the truth about Edith's i