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Summary

Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy, set in multiple time periods, from 1806 to present day.

The story starts in 1806, the wedding day of Astrid Poole, the happiest day of her life. Almost immediately after her marriage, and before it can be consummated, she is murdered, and her wedding ring is stolen from her finger.

Centuries later, Sonya MacTavis is shocked when she is told that her father had a twin, that he and the family knew nothing about. As part of this new information Sonya learns about a surprise inheritance, which included a majestic Victorian house, just outside a lovely little village on the coast of Maine. Part of the conditions of the will are that she lives in the house for at least three years.

Sonya cannot resist the opportunity that the inheritance offers her, both financial and the chance to find out more about her new family. Soon after arriving, there is talk that the old house is haunted, and it doesn’t take long until strange things start happening.

Published November 2023
419 pages

My Thoughts

I fell in love with this book as soon as I saw the cover. I rarely read blurbs, so the cover was the only reason I decided to read this book. Sometimes this system of choosing a book to read, lets me down, but not this time.

Inheritance had everything that is easy to love in a historical fiction novel, an inheritance, a haunted gothic mansion, an unknown family, and the opportunity to start a new life. Also, I shouldn’t forget to mention there was romance. Along with all that, this novel was unputdownable.

Usually, I would rate a book that had that effect on me, as five stars. The only thing that stops me doing that with this book, is a few conversations that I found to be a bit cheesy, fake and predictable. Other than that, I loved this book. I love historical fiction, but I’m not a huge fan of historical romance, however, this book had everything else that I love in a historical fiction novel.

Inheritance is historical romantic fiction with an unusual story line and great characters. There were very positive positive strong females and female relationships. They were mothers and daughters and close female friends. Add in a haunted house, dogs and food, and I would highly recommend this book.

Inheritance is the first book in the Lost Brides Trilogy., ending with a great cliff hanger. I am eagerly waiting for the second book, but will have to be patient as it is not released until late 2024.

Star Rating 

Please note that my star rating system isn’t at all based on literary merit, but is based on my enjoyment for the book.
For me a book that gets five stars, is a book that I really enjoyed, and found difficult to put down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unputdownable. Would read it again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic read. Not to be missed

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoyable. Would recommend it.

⭐️⭐️ Wouldn’t read it again.

⭐️ Don’t recommend this book at all.

This post is linked to the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge 2024

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