Only one love : $b or, Who was the heir

"Only One Love: Or, Who Was the Heir" by Charles Garvice is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a seemingly untouched forest in England, where a young man named Jack Newcombe finds himself lost while wandering. Amid the backdrop of vibrant nature, the narrative hints at themes of mystery, romance, and perhaps inheritance, as the title suggests a critical question regarding lineage or wealth. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jack, who, after a day of walking through the enchanting Forest of Warden, realizes he is lost. As he navigates his way through, he encounters a solitary woodman, Gideon Rolfe, who offers him water and directions, while hinting at a deeper, hidden life away from typical society. Following this initial encounter, the scene shifts to introduce Una, Gideon's daughter, who is characterized by her beauty and innocence. As she enters the story, the connection between the characters is palpable, setting the stage for exploration of their relationships and the unfolding drama surrounding love, identity, and potential conflict over an heir’s legacy. The opening entices readers with its mix of romantic elements, intriguing character dynamics, and the promise of further developments in a lush, natural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Charles Garvice was a prolific British writer of over 150 romance novels, who also used the female pseudonym Caroline Hart. He was a popular author in the UK, the United States and translated around the world. He was ‘the most successful novelist in England’, according to Arnold Bennett in 1910. He published novels selling over seven million copies worldwide by 1914, and since 1913 he was selling 1.75 million books annually, a pace which he maintained at least until his death. Despite his enormous success, he was poorly received by literary critics, and is almost forgotten today.