The podcast episodes highlight the significant role that inheritance and wealth play in shaping the lives and struggles of literary characters.
In The Ivory Tower by Henry James, a character's entanglement with a massive inheritance reveals the intricacies of American high society and the pursuit of wealth. Similarly, in Amelia (Vol 3) by Henry Fielding, the exposure of a forged will denying Amelia her inheritance leads to a quest for justice and the restoration of her family's future.
These narratives delve into the moral ambiguity, social commentary, and psychological depth surrounding the topic of inheritance and wealth management.