For those who enjoy old fashioned period pieces, this is a film you will immensely enjoy. Cari Shayne is excellent as young Edith Adelon, a beautiful young woman who was an orphan until raised by the Hamilton family, who took her in to be a companion to daughter Amy. A couple of young men show an interest in her, but a visiting cousin, Ida Glenshaw (Brigid Walsh Brannagh), attempts to convince Edith that she is below the gentlemen’s standards, as she is not a member of the family. This does not stop Mr. James Percy from showing an interest in Edith, despite Ida’s connivings.

The family who does not want change soon undergoes it as there is a sudden death in the family, and Edith learns a secret that could lead her to a different destiny. There is also an interesting horse race which takes place in the story. Due to a couple of mature themes, including a man becoming rough with a female character until he is stopped, we award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this film for ages twelve plus. “The Inheritance” is a rather nice DVD to be bequeathed to the viewer!