The Heiress
By Rachel Hawkins
- Release Date: 2024-01-09
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A January 2024 Indie Next Pick and LibraryReads Pick
"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." —Entertainment Weekly
THERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD.
When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.
Ten years later, his uncle’s death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.
And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumors following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will––and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.
Reviews
Great!
5By nicp14Took me a second to get into the flow of the writing style and pacing, but it was an addicting story. I really enjoyed it!The Heiress
5By rjborWOW, this really had my attention. The turns, the different people , their feeling, so much going on i figured I’d better stay with it so i wouldn’t loose focus. So good Thank YouTwists & turns, a true web of mystery
4By G'Dad12If you like a complex mystery with a multitude of characters, you will like this one! A little too much for me, got lost every once in a while.Confusing
2By dominolouisAnd not a satisfactory read by any stretch.Clever and engaging
5By RedMookGreat characters and clever plot. A good study of good and bad in every person.Heiress
5By kerry&$241Colorful and fast-paced. Very well writtenEntertaining
4By Mle VerdeThis is a fluffy mystery that has a predictable but satisfying ending.The Heiress
4By hkpmammaGood read with interesting characters and plot twists.The Heiress
5By MKHMM3So many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat.Great Book!!
5By AmandaKentAbsolutely loved this. Great story with many secrets to indulge in!Good easy read
4By Staceymally543Easy and quick read. Keeps you entertainedNot my favorite
2By akalexan20The story had some riveting aspects however I grew bored with it fairly easily. Also parts of it were a bit confusing.What a waste of time and money.
1By Francis 2024Seriously? How contrived and boring can a book be.Slow
1By Laka999999Slow until endKept me guessing!
5By GoobersmoochInteresting and very well written Enjoyed i!Captivating
5By Seba JaneRachel Hawkins is so talented! It was a definite page turner thriller! Just when you think you have it figured out it goes the other way! The McTavishes are a ruthless family!Interesting
4By NutzaboutcookingKept me engaged throughout. I enjoyed the twisty turnsSo good!
5By Wajo JoJoHard to put down! The secrets these characters have are mind blowing. It makes the storyline interesting, mysterious, and surprising. Loved it!Amazing!
5By Kpetey1Complex plot and characters that keep you guessing until the end
