There's excitement at the Wetherby auction house! After Lady Richmond's sudden and unexpected death in the arms of her young lover Jacques Monetaire, the whole family has gathered to fight over the enormous inheritance. Unfortunately, the distinguished Lady Richmond didn't leave a will, and her potential heirs can't agree how the collection of artworks, antiques, junk, and trash should be divided up. So, the family lawyer and executor of the will, Mr. Harmsworth, has decided to auction the individual items in the extensive collection to the heirs. Now, the heirs try to purchase the best parts of the inheritance for themselves, while dumping the worthless junk on their rivals in this tumultuous bidding & bluffing game!