Heiress — The

After being abandoned by Morris when she threatens to forfeit her inheritance, Catherine transforms from a timid girl into a cold, self-assured woman.

Catherine Sloper is a shy, plain woman living in 1850s New York under the thumb of her emotionally abusive father, Dr. Austin Sloper. When the charming but penniless Morris Townsend courts her, a battle of wills ensues between her father, who believes Morris is a fortune hunter, and Catherine, who longs for love. The Heiress

Because "The Heiress" refers to several distinct and popular works, the right "write-up" depends on whether you're looking for the classic 1949 film or the recent bestselling thriller by Rachel Hawkins. 1. The Classic Film & Play (1949) After being abandoned by Morris when she threatens

This is a contemporary Southern Gothic thriller that focuses on a "den of vipers" fighting over a massive inheritance. William Wyler: The Heiress - The Mookse and the Gripes When the charming but penniless Morris Townsend courts