Rich Relatives

"Rich Relatives" by Compton MacKenzie is a story about a young woman named Jasmine Grant who journeys from Italy to England and must navigate the complexities of an unfamiliar world populated by her rich relatives. Facing the emotional strain of being uprooted, Jasmine grapples with loneliness and a sense of separation from her affluent family. The story opens at a train station where Jasmine's distressed state is mirrored by the porter's cold behavior. Mourning her father's death and pondering her future, Jasmine's memories of Italy are sharp contrast to the distant nature of England. Although her cousin, Harry Vibart, provides a glimmer of hope, Jasmine is immediately faced with the doubts her future holds.