Heiresses

"Heiresses" by Miranda Kaufmann explores the complex and often disturbing history of Caribbean heiresses in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, shedding light on how their fortunes were built on the exploitation of enslaved people. The book offers an unflinching look at inheritance, wealth, and societal influence during this period, unveiling stories of love, scandal, and the human cost behind aristocratic prosperity. As a follow-up to "Black Tudors," it aims to deepen our understanding of Britain’s historical ties to slavery and its lasting impact.