Since my initial choice of book was rather scary, since it turns out reading of ghosts and ghouls puts all sorts of ideas in your mind. I thought I'd turn my attention to the classics.
I wondered if any fancied joining me in reading the classics out there. We can vote together on which book to read.
The first book I've chosen is Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin.
Thus far it is rather amusing as the opening chapters after the death of the uncle, then Mr Norwood. The house, with 3 sisters and a step mother remaining, I believe the property to have been left to Mr. & Mrs. John Norwood. He promised his father he would look after his half sisters upon his Fathers death. Mrs. Norwood appears perturbed that their sons inheritance be spent (only in part) on John's half sisters and Step Mother.
What starts as a generous donation eventually becomes next to nothing, then removing them entirely from the house. His wife still not happy that the best china be left to her Step MIL, schemes a way so she acquires a more modest set, more in keeping of the dwelling they will inhabit.
You see it on AIBU, persons dying and the remaining parent remarrying or pursuing cohabitation, allowing the children to be concerned about their inheritance, of what was once a family home, wholly to be split between the children. Or spouses who have a husband or wife, left more than a sibling, the husband or wife feel compelled to make it more equal. The spouse feeling that they are more deserving of the larger sum, the money should definitely not be split. Think of our children the spouse chimes.
It shows that issues never change in the hundreds of years that pass.
Truly giving credence to the assertion that money is the root of all evil. With personalities changing when it comes to acquiring monies, or knowing persons who have acquired considerable sums.
Would be interesting to talk to others who have read this book or others who may be interested in reading classics. Seeing if they have any place in modern society.