Anthony Trollope 
Ralph the Heir 

One of Anthony Trollope’s lesser known novels, ‘Ralph the Heir’ is nevertheless a fascinating and dramatic tale. The novel follows the story of two intertwined Ralphs and the future of the estate of Newton Priory. Owned by Gregory Newton, he is keen to leave the property to his natural though illegitimate son, Ralph Newton. The law dictates however that the property will pass to his nephew, also named Ralph Newton. Will Gregory find a way to leave the estate to his son before it is too late? A riveting tale of property, inheritance, and illegitimacy. —