The Heiress By Rachel Hawkins

In Rachel Hawkins' latest gothic suspense novel, "The Inheritance," the death of infamous heiress Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore sets off a chain of events that thrusts her adopted son, Camden, and his wife, Jules, back into the world of the McTavish family and their estate, Ashby House.

Ruby's wealth and notoriety, stemming from a childhood kidnapping and four mysterious marriages, cast a long shadow over the small town of Tavistock and its inhabitants. Despite Camden's reluctance to inherit the estate and its complications, circumstances draw him and Jules back to Ashby House a decade later.

As they navigate the opulent yet haunting halls of the estate, questions surrounding Ruby's past resurface. Rumors and mysteries surrounding her disappearance as a child, the untimely deaths of her husbands, and her decision to adopt Camden come to light, unraveling the dark secrets hidden within the McTavish family history.

Caught in the grip of Ashby House and the legacy of Ruby, Jules and Camden soon realize that the true inheritance left behind by Ruby extends far beyond material wealth. "The Inheritance" explores the complexities of family ties, the weight of legacy, and the enduring mysteries that can shape lives long after death.