Rich Shall Inherit

by Elizabeth Adler

Book Overview

Millions of dollars will belong to the person who can prove he or she is a descendant of the mystery woman called Poppy Mallory. Millions of lies have been told along California's Gold Coast, in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385297270
• ISBN13: 9780385297271
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Tangled Web of Family History and Scandal Is Thrilling Read

This is the unforgettable and totally captivating story of Poppy Mallory. From Poppy's tragic youth spent with a n'er-do-well gambling addict who allowed her to be raised by ladies of the evening and orphanages, to her rise as a notorious woman of France, I was totally engrossed in finding out what would happen next. A life punctuated by lost love and the great sadness of giving birth to two children she could never fully know, make this one of the best novels I've read this year.When investigative journalist Mike Preston is commissioned to find the missing heir/heiress to Poppy Mallory's fortune, he uncovers an incredibly tangled family tree and uproots all its darkest secrets. From California to Venice to Paris and around the globe, this fascinating story unfolds with a richly-textured plot and distinctive characters.From the very beginning, when Poppy's father Jeb Mallory concocts a plan with immigrant Nikolas Konstant, the story leads readers on a magical mystery of scandals, lies, and deception. Who will emerge as the true heir becomes almost second in importance to the interesting lives Poppy, her friends, and descendents live. Her childhood friends Angel and Greg Konstant, her first love Felipe and her unforgettable lover Franco as well as all the offspring of these characters are woven into a remarkable tale that you won't want to put down. This book is ingenious, well-plotted, and totally intriguing. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Great read but....

Poppy Mallory was a woman who lead a very difficult and interesting life and upon death left her inheritance to her heir. The problem was... who was the heir... an ad had been placed in the paper asking the heir to make him/herself known. Mike Preston, an investigative journalist found the add and decided he would investigate who was the rightful heir, for the sake of a book he wanted to write. Several people answered the ad, all believing they were the true heirs. As a reader also stated, I found myself rooting for some and hoping others were not. I liked the fact that present and past events were mixed in throughout the book. The only problem I had was that it didn't end as I would have hoped; slightly disappointed, but as I have read the reviews of others, they all seem quite satisfied.. so you be the judge.

Excellent read

This was the first Elizabeth Adler book I read all the way through (I didn't enjoy her first two novels Peach/Private Desires) I have read TRSI about 4 times over a period of five years, and I still enjoy hearing the story of Poppy Mallory and her descendants. Even thought I have enjoyed all her other books I still rate this as the best

THIS IS A GREAT LOVE STORY

iF YOU STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE THIS IS THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU. I liked this book because it shows you about determination and courage, and also about the value of family. Can you imagine being all alone in a strange country ? with no money and no family to turn to ? This is what happened to Poppy, the chartacter, she was all alone and after getting betrayed by her love, she fights and struggles to get her life back, that is when she finds the love of her life, that makes her feel alive again. It's also incredibly romantic, If you read it, you'll either want to be there or you'll wish there was a movie about it!!!

Bellissimo! Excellento! Wonderful!

This was my first book of this author, after reading this book I just went out buying all her books. This book made me cry(poor Poppy)rejoyce and get agitated, I got so carried away that I thougt the storyline was real. It took me almost a day to read it. I just could not put it down. If you have not read this book yet, do not waste time go and get it now... When is this wonderful author actually setting up a web page? I have surf the net but can't find any...