Joseph Sassoon’s family were the real-life Roys of their era. Here he shares what he has learned about inherited wealth and sibling rivalry
As a member of an immensely rich family dynasty, I know succession is always the trickiest issue
Decades later, serendipity led to writing the history of the Sassoons; a letter from a namesake Joseph Sassoon in West Scotland ignited my interest in the story. But what really pushed me towas the discovery of an incredible archive of the family at the National Library in Jerusalem. She possessed excellent business acumen, had a strong work ethic and was respected within the business community. Flora’s success led to her downfall as the male members of the Sassoon family were jealous, resented her achievements , and conspired to remove her.
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