The Heir Of Redclyffe

The Heir of Redclyffe tells the story of the Byronic Guy Morville heir to the Redclyffe baronetcy and his cousin Philip Morville a conceited hypocrite who enjoys an unwarrantedly high reputation. When Guy raises money to secretly pay off the debts of his blackguard uncle Philip spreads the rumour that Guy is a reckless gambler. As a result Guys proposed marriage to his guardians daughter Amy is called off and he is disowned by his guardian.