The Inheritance

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Summary: Help me, Please
Review: There was a very good video of this (much better than the book) shown on TV several years ago. I have searched in vain all over the internet trying to find a copy. If you can help me find one, please send me an e-mail: [e-mail]

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Summary: Great book!
Review: This book is one of the best I've read! The movie left out some bits, so as usual the book is better than the movie. I would recomend this book for any one between the ages of 10 - 99!

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Summary: The Inheritance
Review: This book was absolutely wonderful. I loved following the life of Evie, and I laughed, cried and rejoiced at everything she experienced. I was very glad to see how it ended (no I will not spoil it), and even was glad to find out that there is really such a thing as true love! No matter your age, you will enjoy the heartwarming story of a young Heiress who doesn't know anything of life other than serving her loving cousins, uncle and aunt.. and not even knowing she is REALLY family!

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Summary: Slightly different from what I expected...
Review: This book was actually quite intriguing. It has only been the second novel by Louisa May Alcott that I have read; the first being Little Women. I believe this book is a great introduction into the more romantic writings of Louisa May Alcott. I would highly recommend it to all. It is very easy to read.

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Summary: For one of Alcott's firsts, very good.
Review: This book was good, but it was a little TOO perfect and predictable. The main character was just so sweet and perfect and pretty, and everyone loved her so much except for one person, the family's cousin who was jealous of her. The main character is a poor Italian orphan who has been adopted by a rich family because they felt bad for her. Lord Percy, the family's friend, meets her and falls in love with her, but he knows that she will never marry a man above her rank. Towards the end, the main character realizes that her father was actually a rich man who was related to a relative of her adoptive family, which entitles her to lots of money.

Despite the unrealistic perfectness of the main character, this book is a very enjoyable read. If nothing else, check it out at the library, but I plan to buy it when I get the money.

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Summary: too idealistic for me...
Review: This isn't the first Louisa May Alcott book that I've ever read, but it made me a little sick from sugar-shock. Everyone loves each other and money isn't very important to the characters with the exception of one person. I picked out this book because the title seemed quite interesting, but it was about Edith's absolutely pure heart for a good part of the story. Alcott did well for her first book, but not up to par. It reminds me of many other cute romances published today and I must say it isn't timeless. She wrote about English Lords and lived in New England! I've always heard that authors should write what they know, but Alcott didn't. Alcott, thankfully matured in writing over the years and I am grateful as a lover of American Literature.

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Summary: I liked it, I really, reallly liked it!
Review: While The Inheritance may not be favored over Little Women, it is still worthy of high praise. Considering that this is the first work of Louisa May Alcott, I consider the writing and storyline excellent(I know I would not have done so well in my ripe ol' teens). I will also admit I'm a sucker for a love story, and this one reads blessedly short and easy. The 'Cinderella' theme makes this a fairy tale adults can enjoy while reading it to their children.

If you are looking for a short, well-written bit of romance to bring some culture into your life, I highly recommend The Inheritance as the book to do it.

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Summary: Louisa's First Novel: A 19th Century English Romance
Review: Written nearly 20 years before "Little Women", when Louisa May Alcott was only 17-years-old at the time, "The Inheritance" is supposedly her first novel, although it was never published until five years ago in 1997 (and was later made into a TV movie the same year). The two editors (Joel Myerson and Daniel Shealy) briefly talk about Louisa's literary accomplishments in the afterward of this book, remarking on what a rare find "The Inheritance" is, as well as it being a steppingstone in her writing career. It is notable since it is her first novel, but I wouldn't consider it her best work. However, I've only read one other book by Miss Alcott: "A Long Fatal Love Chase". That one I liked much better, because it was more adventurous and suspenseful than "The Inheritance", even though it still followed the same romantic path.

This sentimental 19th century romance novel is set in the rich English countryside. It follows the Hamilton family (the stoical mother: Lady Hamilton; the obedient son: Arthur; the naive 16-year-old daughter: Amy; and the envious cousin: Lady Ida) and Lord Percy, a friend of Arthur's, as they all fawn over beautiful Edith Avelon, an orphaned Italian young woman who had been brought to England from Italy when she was ten. Ever since, Edith has been a playmate and governess for Amy, but recently she's become the love interest of Lord Percy, to Lady Ida's dismay. Already devoted to the Hamiltons, Edith will soon learn of a secret that will further bind her to the family.

Probably the most unappealing thing about this book is Edith. She's so nauseatingly good, she seems unreal; she could have been a nun. She's extremely loyal to everybody, even her enemies (Lady Ida, for instance); she's kindhearted toward the sick and elderly; she's a beautiful singer; she's incredibly attractive, self-denying, gentle, pure... Gag. The one good feature about this book, though, is its brevity; it's just under 200 pages. It's worth a try if you're a Louisa May Alcott fan or really into 19th century romantic literature.

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Summary: Louisa's First Novel: A 19th Century English Romance
Review: Written nearly 20 years before "Little Women", when Louisa May Alcott was only 17-years-old at the time, "The Inheritance" is supposedly her first novel, although it was never published until five years ago in 1997 (and was later made into a TV movie the same year). The two editors (Joel Myerson and Daniel Shealy) briefly talk about Louisa's literary accomplishments in the afterward of this book, remarking on what a rare find "The Inheritance" is, as well as it being a steppingstone in her writing career. It is notable since it is her first novel, but I wouldn't consider it her best work. However, I've only read one other book by Miss Alcott: "A Long Fatal Love Chase". That one I liked much better, because it was more adventurous and suspenseful than "The Inheritance", even though it still followed the same romantic path.

This sentimental 19th century romance novel is set in the rich English countryside. It follows the Hamilton family (the stoical mother: Lady Hamilton; the obedient son: Arthur; the naive 16-year-old daughter: Amy; and the envious cousin: Lady Ida) and Lord Percy, a friend of Arthur's, as they all fawn over beautiful Edith Avelon, an orphaned Italian young woman who had been brought to England from Italy when she was ten. Ever since, Edith has been a playmate and governess for Amy, but recently she's become the love interest of Lord Percy, to Lady Ida's dismay. Already devoted to the Hamiltons, Edith will soon learn of a secret that will further bind her to the family.

Probably the most unappealing thing about this book is Edith. She's so nauseatingly good, she seems unreal; she could have been a nun. She's extremely loyal to everybody, even her enemies (Lady Ida, for instance); she's kindhearted toward the sick and elderly; she's a beautiful singer; she's incredibly attractive, self-denying, gentle, pure... Gag. The one good feature about this book, though, is its brevity; it's just under 200 pages. It's worth a try if you're a Louisa May Alcott fan or really into 19th century romantic literature.