inheritance and succession

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inheritance and succession

The school for scandal

1986
Presents eighteenth-century playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy in which a rich man attempts to determine the true natures of his two nephews--one of whom is noted for his decency, the other for his vices--in order to choose a deserving, charitable heir.

The beautiful and damned

1996
Impeccable story about a young couple awaiting an inheritance as their marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice.

Howards End

1991
Depicts English societal conflicts in the early 20th century, at the end of the Edwardian era.

The amazing adventures of Albert and his flying machine

1990
When twelve-year-old Albert inherits a thousand dollars from an uncle, he decides that what he needs most is a zephyrcar--a flying machine that skims over the ground--to help him deliver papers on his morning route.

Obsessed

2005
When Stephen Friedman discovers a clue from the grave of a Holocaust survivor, he becomes obsessed with finding the treasure the clue alludes to, and becomes the target of a serial killer who is also after the fortune.

Just rewards

2006
Linnet O'Neill finds herself following in her great-grandmother, Emma Hare's, footsteps as she struggles to modernize the family business despite the protests of her mother and the vengeful plans of a family enemy.

Boneyard

2005
Trying to stop the spread of evil, the monsters of the Boneyard face-off against a chainsaw carrying killer and a pumpkinhead. Presented in graphic novel format.

Boneyard

2004
As Abbey recovers from her showdown with Roxanne, Nessie gets more aggressive in her pursuit of Michael's affections, and Glump, continuing his plan for world domination, launches the "Doomsday Frog," however, they're all brought back to reality when zombies start sprouting from the cemetery.

Boneyard

2003
Michael Paris learns he has inherited IRS problems along with the monster infested cemetery left to him by his grandfather, but Glump's plan to help Michael raise money by shooting a "monsters on the beach/babes of the cemetery" issue also hides ulterior motives.

The codex

2004
When Maxwell Broadbent and his entire collection of priceless art, gems, and artifacts disappear, his three sons discover a video tape that leads them on a wild chase around the globe in search of their father.

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