Edith was hired as a companion when she was orphaned as a girl. She becomes basically part of the family. Mrs. Hamilton asks for Edith's help to find a match for Amy's cousin, Ida, and two gentlemen come to town. But soon it becomes clear that both find Edith the more attractive, and prefer her to Ida. Jealousy results, and trouble rises. This book is believed to be Louisa's first. It was later made into a movie. It is not my favorite book of Louisa's, and for the most part I kept reading because it was her book, but there were some interesting moments. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
The Inheritance
By Louisa May Alcott
A previously unpublished novel by the author of Little Women follows an impoverished Italian orphan who wins the affections of a lord and the ire of an evil matron. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo. Lit Guild Special. Crossings Main. TV tie-in.
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN-13: 9780140436662
ISBN-10: 0140436669
Published on 2/1/1998
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 149