The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Rachel Hawkins' latest novel is a gripping gothic suspense centered around the enigmatic Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore, North Carolina's richest and most notorious woman. From a kidnapped child to a widow four times over, Ruby's life was shrouded in mystery, her estate, Ashby House, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, holding secrets that outlive her.

Her adopted son, Camden, seeks to distance himself from her legacy, living a quiet life as an English teacher in Colorado with his wife, Jules. However, upon his uncle's passing, Camden and Jules are drawn back to Ashby House, where Ruby's influence refuses to fade.

As they uncover the truths behind Ruby's life, including the mysterious deaths of her husbands and the circumstances of Camden's adoption, they realize that an inheritance is more than just material wealth. The novel explores themes of family, legacy, and the enduring impact of the past on the present.

With multicast narration, Rachel Hawkins weaves a tale that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, questioning the nature of inheritance and the power of familial ties. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, "The Inheritance" is a captivating story of a family haunted by its past and seeking to forge its own future.