THE INHERITANCE

“A gorgeously intriguing story”

How close were Victor Hugo and his copyist?

1862 Young widow Eugénie is left bereft when her husband dies suddenly and faces an uncertain future in Guernsey. A further tragedy brings her to the attention of Monsieur Victor Hugo, living in exile on the island in his opulent house only yards away from Eugénie’s home. Their meeting changes her life and she becomes his copyist, forming a strong friendship with both Hugo and his mistress, Juliette Drouet.

2012 Doctor Tess Le Prevost, Guernsey born though now living in Exeter, is shocked to inherit her Great-Aunt’s house on the island. As a child she was entranced by Doris’s tales of their ancestor, Eugénie, whose house this once was, and who, according to family myth, was particularly close to Hugo. Was he the real father of her child? Tess is keen to find out and deciding to make a fresh start by returning to the island presents her with the ideal opportunity.

Will she discover the truth about Eugénie and Hugo? A surprise find may hold the answer as Tess embraces new challenges which test her strength – and her heart.

“A gorgeously intriguing story set in a beautiful location. I completely identified with contemporary heroine Tess and Victorian heroine Eugénie, who both became real for me. I was sorry to part company with them both”. Margaret James, Author of ‘The Final Reckoning’.

 

The Inheritance

‘The Inheritance: a wonderful, well researched evocative read that drew me hook, line and sinker into Victor Hugo’s Guernsey.’ ARC Reader

‘Absolutely fascinating novel – I highly recommend’ – ARC Reader

The Guernsey Novels

The Guernsey Novels - Boxset 1
The Guernsey Novels - Boxset 1

Box Set No. 1

The Guernsey Novels
The Guernsey Novels

Boxset 2

Dangerous Waters
Dangerous Waters

Dangerous Waters

Finding Mother

Finding Mother

Guernsey Retreat
Guernsey Retreat

Guernsey Retreat

The Family Divided
The Family Divided

The Family Divided

The Family Divided
The Family Divided

Echoes of Time

The Betrayal
The Betrayal

The Betrayal

Her Previous Self
Her Previous Self

Her Previous Self