The Inheritance

A previously unpublished novel by the author of Little Women follows an impoverished Italian orphan who wins the affections of a lord and the ire of an evil matron. 150,000 first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. Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 2 CHAPTER I......Page 3 CHAPTER II......Page 7 CHAPTER III......Page 9 CHAPTER IV......Page 13 CHAPTER V......Page 23 CHAPTER VI......Page 28 CHAPTER VII......Page 37 CHAPTER VIII......Page 47 CHAPTER IX......Page 50 CHAPTER X......Page 59 CHAPTER XI......Page 63 CHAPTER XII......Page 69 CHAPTER XIII......Page 81 CHAPTER XIV......Page 85 CHAPTER XV......Page 86 AFTERWORD......Page 88 "Set in an English country manor, the story follows the turbulent fortunes of Edith Adelon, an impoverished Italian orphan whose loyalty and beauty win her the patronage of wealthy friends until a jealous rival contrives to rob her of her position"--Jacket Edith Adelon, An Impoverished Italian Orphan, Finds Love And Friends In England. Believed To Be The Author's First Work, Written In 1849. By Louisa May Alcott.