Posted by Caroline on June 29, 1997 at 10:31:17:

In reply to Re:women and inherited wealth posted by kathleen (elder) on June 27, 1997 at 18:56:26

Women could not inherit land.

] But won't Anne DeBourgh inherit Rosings (assuming she outlives her mother)?

you are right, ladies - that's what comes of trying to provide a quick answer without thinking properly!

I was trying to explain "independantly wealthy", and got tied up in "inheritance" - sorry!

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