A homeless person who suddenly leaves 100,000 pounds – but to whom? An heir in Australia who refuses to accept a large fortune because he doesn’t want to change his life, or a nun who inherits a brothel – life writes the best stories. Or the most tragic, like that of two sisters who were separated as children and never found each other again, even though they lived just a few streets away. The twists and turns of history and the paths of private destinies intertwine once again when a fortune is to be inherited, but no heirs are known. The historians’ office searches the world for these heirs. This book recounts the fates, coincidences, and curiosities they encounter along the way.
Press review
The turmoil of history and the paths of private destinies intertwine once again when fortunes are to be inherited, but no heirs are known. The historians’ office is searching the world for them. This book recounts the fates, coincidences, and curiosities they encounter. [Source: KURIER]
After 20 years in the profession, the eloquent Viennese has plenty of tidbits up his sleeve. His most exciting episodes have now been chronicled in the book “Heirs Wanted!” [Source: Gregor Brandl, KRONEN ZEITUNG]
Nicolas Forster, historian and genealogist, presents the stories in a well-researched and engaging way, combining historical aspects with international inheritance law. […] The book encourages reflection on the significance of inheritances and their impact on life. [Source: Friederike Sablowski, LIBRARY SERVICE]
