The Lost Heir Author:George Alfred Henty General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1899 Original Publisher: Hurst Description: In this tale of intrigue in India and England, a child who is the sole heir to the fortune of a wealthy Indian Army officer, disappears. The officer, a general, has died, having been murdered, leaving all his earthly goods to the child.... more » But if the child is dead, or cannot be located, the will directs these goods be given to a rogue named Sanderson, who poses as John Simcoe. After many intrigues and adventures, Sanderson is exposed as the murderer, and forger of a false will, and the rightful heir, the child is found. Subjects: Adventure and adventurers India England Children's literature, English English literature Forgers Wills Inheritance and succession Youth Children Conduct of life Nurses Impostors and imposture Kidnapping Fortune in literature Courage Diligence Success Voyages and travels War Murder Fiction / Historical Juvenile Fiction / Action« less