Download or read book An Heir to Millions written by Edgar Fawcett and published by Chicago : F.J. Schulte. This book was released on 1892 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Heirs written by Susan Rieger and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of NPR's Best Books of 2017 "Both original and moving—and a whole lot of fun."—CAROLINE LEAVITT, New York Times Book Review "A must-read."—People "Fans of Salinger's stories about Manhattan's elite will enjoy this novel about privileged siblings who grapple with the state of their inheritance and long-held secrets that emerge in the wake of their father's death."—InStyle Six months after Rupert Falkes dies, leaving a grieving widow and five adult sons, an unknown woman sues his estate, claiming she had two sons by him. The Falkes brothers are pitched into turmoil, at once missing their father and feeling betrayed by him. In disconcerting contrast, their mother, Eleanor, is cool and calm, showing preternatural composure. Eleanor and Rupert had made an admirable life together—Eleanor with her sly wit and generosity, Rupert with his ambition and English charm—and they were proud of their handsome, talented sons: Harry, a brash law professor; Will, a savvy Hollywood agent; Sam, an astute doctor and scientific researcher; Jack, a jazz trumpet prodigy; Tom, a public-spirited federal prosecutor. The brothers see their identity and success as inextricably tied to family loyalty—a loyalty they always believed their father shared. Struggling to reclaim their identity, the brothers find Eleanor’s sympathy toward the woman and her sons confounding. Widowhood has let her cast off the rigid propriety of her stifling upbringing, and the brothers begin to question whether they knew either of their parents at all. A riveting portrait of a family, told with compassion, insight, and wit, The Heirs wrestles with the tangled nature of inheritance and legacy for one unforgettable, patrician New York family. Moving seamlessly through a constellation of rich, arresting voices, The Heirs is a tale out Edith Wharton for the 21st century.

Download or read book Splitting Heirs written by Ron Blue and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finish well. That is what we are called to do in Scripture, but where will our money and possessions finish? The Bible has the principles that provide answers to the challenge of parenting and passing along an in heritage. Within the next decade, over ONE TRILLION DOLLARS will change hands from one generation to the next. Individuals with adult children will need to transfer that wealth without ruining their heirs' lives. Ron Blue, an authority on personal and business finance, will help: ~Identify exactly how much money would be transferred were the reader to die today ~Identify the need for creating a will ~Identify tax-wise financial planning ~Teach the way to leave money without creating an unhealthy dependence

Download or read book Empty Mansions written by Bill Dedman and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times • St. Louis Post-Dispatch When Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Bill Dedman noticed in 2009 a grand home for sale, unoccupied for nearly sixty years, he stumbled through a surprising portal into American history. Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of the nineteenth century with a twenty-first-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart is a reclusive heiress named Huguette Clark, a woman so secretive that, at the time of her death at age 104, no new photograph of her had been seen in decades. Though she owned palatial homes in California, New York, and Connecticut, why had she lived for twenty years in a simple hospital room, despite being in excellent health? Why were her valuables being sold off? Was she in control of her fortune, or controlled by those managing her money? Dedman has collaborated with Huguette Clark’s cousin, Paul Clark Newell, Jr., one of the few relatives to have frequent conversations with her. Dedman and Newell tell a fairy tale in reverse: the bright, talented daughter, born into a family of extreme wealth and privilege, who secrets herself away from the outside world. Huguette was the daughter of self-made copper industrialist W. A. Clark, nearly as rich as Rockefeller in his day, a controversial senator, railroad builder, and founder of Las Vegas. She grew up in the largest house in New York City, a remarkable dwelling with 121 rooms for a family of four. She owned paintings by Degas and Renoir, a world-renowned Stradivarius violin, a vast collection of antique dolls. But wanting more than treasures, she devoted her wealth to buying gifts for friends and strangers alike, to quietly pursuing her own work as an artist, and to guarding the privacy she valued above all else. The Clark family story spans nearly all of American history in three generations, from a log cabin in Pennsylvania to mining camps in the Montana gold rush, from backdoor politics in Washington to a distress call from an elegant Fifth Avenue apartment. The same Huguette who was touched by the terror attacks of 9/11 held a ticket nine decades earlier for a first-class stateroom on the second voyage of the Titanic. Empty Mansions reveals a complex portrait of the mysterious Huguette and her intimate circle. We meet her extravagant father, her publicity-shy mother, her star-crossed sister, her French boyfriend, her nurse who received more than $30 million in gifts, and the relatives fighting to inherit Huguette’s copper fortune. Richly illustrated with more than seventy photographs, Empty Mansions is an enthralling story of an eccentric of the highest order, a last jewel of the Gilded Age who lived life on her own terms. Praise for Empty Mansions “An amazing story of profligate wealth . . . an outsized tale of rags-to-riches prosperity.”—The New York Times “An evocative and rollicking read, part social history, part hothouse mystery, part grand guignol.”—The Daily Beast “Fascinating . . . [a] haunting true-life tale.”—People “One of those incredible stories that you didn’t even know existed. It filled a void.”—Jon Stewart, The Daily Show “Thrilling . . . deliciously scandalous.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Download or read book The Count s Millions written by Emile Gaboriau and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Count de Chalusse dies intestate leaving his ward Marguerite penniless. Was she really his daughter?

Download or read book Heir Apparent written by Michael Scripps and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when you give a 100 million dollar fortune to someone who is stark raving mad? In this hilarious, yet heartbreaking memoir, Michael Scripps - scion of the infamous Scripps publishing empire - tells you exactly what happens.In 1985, Melissa 'Missy' Scripps and her brother David inherited a 100 million dollar fortune - the result of USA Today's owner purchasing The Detroit News for close to $1 billion - and with it, any hope Michael Scripps had for a normal life was gone. He would grow up surrounded by phenomenal wealth and power, but behind the scenes of the family's success, Michael's mentally unhinged mother, gripped by addiction, grew increasingly abusive and volatile as the years wore on.It all came to a head when Missy ran out of money. She alleged that Michael had mismanaged her funds, when in fact she'd blown not only her own savings but those of her mentally handicapped brother David. As immortalized in the television show American Greed, Missy spent a fortune on round-the-world cruises and an extravagant drug and alcohol dependency. Rather than admit she's squandered over 100 million dollars in two decades, Missy along with her crooked financial advisor and the bank that employed him fed Michael to the wolves - declaring that not only had he mismanaged millions of dollars, but he also orchestrated the eradication of the family's fortune.Michael Scripps was torn from his family and sentenced to nine years in prison shortly after his daughter turned eight months old. The story became world news, and an innocent man ended up spending seven years in prison at the hands of his own mother. In this shocking and harrowing memoir, Scripps weaves humor and tragedy into a powerful tale of a family dynasty gone wrong, replete with immense wealth, unchecked addiction and total debauchery.

Download or read book The Count s Millions written by Emile Gaboriau and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Count s Millions by Emile Gaboriau

Download or read book An Expectant Heir to Millions written by Charles Macknight Sain and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heiresses written by Laura Thompson and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Laura Thompson returns with Heiresses, a fascinating look at the lives of heiresses throughout history and the often tragic truth beneath the gilded surface. Heiresses: surely they are among the luckiest women on earth. Are they not to be envied, with their private jets and Chanel wardrobes and endless funds? Yet all too often those gilded lives have been beset with trauma and despair. Before the 20th century a wife’s inheritance was the property of her husband, making her vulnerable to kidnap, forced marriages, even confinement in an asylum. And in modern times, heiresses fell victim to fortune-hunters who squandered their millions. Heiresses tells the stories of these million dollar babies: Mary Davies, who inherited London’s most valuable real estate, and was bartered from the age of twelve; Consuelo Vanderbilt, the original American “Dollar Heiress”, forced into a loveless marriage; Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress who married seven times and died almost penniless; and Patty Hearst, heiress to a newspaper fortune who was arrested for terrorism. However, there are also stories of independence and achievement: Angela Burdett-Coutts, who became one of the greatest philanthropists of Victorian England; Nancy Cunard, who lived off her mother's fortune and became a pioneer of the civil rights movement; and Daisy Fellowes, elegant linchpin of interwar high society and noted fashion editor. Heiresses is about the lives of the rich, who—as F. Scott Fitzgerald said—are ‘different’. But it is also a bigger story about how all women fought their way to equality, and sometimes even found autonomy and fulfillment.

Download or read book You re Already a Wealth Heiress Now Think and Act Like One written by Linda P. Jones and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Wealth Heiress is the smart, capable, confident, successful, and wealthy woman already inside of you who has yet to be fully discovered! It doesn’t matter if you are a Millennial, Gen-Xer, or Baby Boomer. If you are a woman who wants to transform her life, you’ll find the answers in You’re Already a Wealth Heiress. Linda debunks current wealth-building myths and replaces them with concrete advice that gets results. You will be given a roadmap for wealth called your Millionaire Action Plan (MAP)™ and a Wealth Heiress Checklist of action steps for financial freedom. Unlike other financial books, you won’t hear about frugal lifestyles. You won’t be told to work until you drop. Instead, you will learn how to live your life to the fullest by creating spending priorities, discovering the secret of cycles, and tapping into the power of compounding. This is your opportunity to have a personal wealth mentor, who herself made $2 million at age 39, show you the step-by-step path to financial freedom. Her award-winning podcast, Be Wealthy & Smart, is heard in 181 countries and has over 1.5 million downloads. Now you have all her experience and expertise right at your fingertips.

Download or read book Jacob Schuyler s Millions written by Thomas Dunn English and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms written by N. K. Jemisin and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her mother's mysterious death, a young woman is summoned to the floating city of Sky in order to claim a royal inheritance she never knew existed in the first book in this award-winning fantasy trilogy from the NYT bestselling author of The Fifth Season. Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle with cousins she never knew she had. As she fights for her life, she draws ever closer to the secrets of her mother's death and her family's bloody history. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Yeine will learn how perilous it can be when love and hate -- and gods and mortals -- are bound inseparably together.

Download or read book Brewster s Millions written by George Barr McCutcheon and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-14 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a hilarious and thrilling journey of wealth and wagers with George Barr McCutcheon's uproarious novel, "Brewster's Millions." Prepare to be entertained as you follow the misadventures of Monty Brewster, a man tasked with spending a fortune in order to inherit an even greater one. But what if the path to riches is paved with unexpected challenges and outrageous expenses? Join Monty Brewster as he navigates a series of absurd trials and tribulations, from extravagant purchases to outlandish schemes, all in pursuit of his elusive inheritance. Follow along as McCutcheon's witty narrative takes you on a whirlwind tour of New York City's high society and beyond, where every dollar spent brings Monty closer to his ultimate goal—or so he hopes. "Brewster's Millions" is a rollicking comedy of errors that will leave you laughing out loud. Yet, amidst the chaos and extravagance, a poignant question arises: What is the true value of wealth, and what sacrifices are we willing to make in its pursuit? Prepare to ponder this question as Monty Brewster grapples with the consequences of his lavish lifestyle. Are you ready to join Monty Brewster on his outrageous spending spree? Prepare to be amused and amazed by the absurdity and charm of "Brewster's Millions." Immerse yourself in the whirlwind of hilarity and hijinks as you follow Monty Brewster's quest for fortune and fame. "Brewster's Millions" is not just a novel; it's a rollicking adventure that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Don't miss your chance to experience the comedic genius of "Brewster's Millions." Order your copy today and prepare to embark on a wild and unforgettable ride through the world of high finance and high jinks. Prepare to be entertained as you follow Monty Brewster's escapades in "Brewster's Millions." Are you ready to laugh your way through a fortune?

Download or read book Die with Zero written by Bill Perkins and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2020 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A ... new philosophy and ... guide to getting the most out of your money--and out of life--for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--

Download or read book Heir to a Million Or The Boy who was Born Lucky written by Self-made man and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dark Money written by Jane Mayer and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side, an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group. In her new preface, Jane Mayer discusses the results of the most recent election and Donald Trump's victory, and how, despite much discussion to the contrary, this was a huge victory for the billionaires who have been pouring money in the American political system. Why is America living in an age of profound and widening economic inequality? Why have even modest attempts to address climate change been defeated again and again? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? In a riveting and indelible feat of reporting, Jane Mayer illuminates the history of an elite cadre of plutocrats—headed by the Kochs, the Scaifes, the Olins, and the Bradleys—who have bankrolled a systematic plan to fundamentally alter the American political system. Mayer traces a byzantine trail of billions of dollars spent by the network, revealing a staggering conglomeration of think tanks, academic institutions, media groups, courthouses, and government allies that have fallen under their sphere of influence. Drawing from hundreds of exclusive interviews, as well as extensive scrutiny of public records, private papers, and court proceedings, Mayer provides vivid portraits of the secretive figures behind the new American oligarchy and a searing look at the carefully concealed agendas steering the nation. Dark Money is an essential book for anyone who cares about the future of American democracy. National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist LA Times Book Prize Finalist PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Finalist Shortlisted for the Lukas Prize