TV series · 2023
Is The Inheritance based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Inheritance is based on the book L'Héritage by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
The TV series premiered in 2023.
The book behind The Inheritance
Common questions
Is The Inheritance based on a book?
Yes. The Inheritance is based on the book L'Héritage by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
Who wrote the book The Inheritance is based on?
L'Héritage was written by Guy de Maupassant and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read L'Héritage before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Guy de Maupassant's books
- Bel Ami (film, 2012)
- A Woman's Life (film, 2016)
- Boule de Suif (film, 1934)