The Heiresses by Allison Rushby is an atmospheric, historical mystery with plenty of twists. It follows triplet sisters traveling to London to claim an inheritance, but things take a dark turn when they realize they may be in danger. Rushby captures the elegance of 1920s England while weaving in suspense and intrigue. The sisters’ bond and distinct personalities make for engaging reading, though the pacing can feel slow at times. Overall, it’s a delightful, mysterious adventure perfect for fans of historical fiction with a touch of drama and suspense!

Best Bits: I really enjoyed the first half of this book. The setup is great, three girls are brought to London to be reunited with their Aunt who is going to help them regain their rightful fortune. Each girl has a unique personality, and wildly different values. That meant that we got to see some interesting moral dilemmas, and made the plotting and planning rather fun. This book doesn't shy away from the tough subjects. You don't really expect to read about topics like eugenics in a book like this. Rushby did a great job of fitting it in. It's hard now to remember that there was a time that this subject wasn't looked at as unethical, cruel, and illegal. Similar the other book that I reviewed this week, I think that there is some crossover potential for older teens who enjoy historical reads.

Nit Picks: This one had it's ups and downs for me. I think that Rushby could have cut out a chunk of the book just to keep the pace going. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book, but about halfway through things began to drag a bit. We got deeper into each character, but it meant we spent an extended amount of time with each girl without much forward movement of the plot. I also thought that the conflict within the sisters (Thalia) didn't hit the right chord for me. In attempting to keep this spoiler free, I think that the revelation that the readers gets at the end of the book came too late. There were a couple of hints at the beginning of the story that something is wrong, but I don't think it's enough to allow the reader to trust her. Her redemption in the story felt like the sisterhood version of insta-love.

Requested and downloaded this book back in 2013 with every intention of reading it but then it expired on my device before I had the chance. Have felt bad about that and as a result haven't wanted to leave a review but with more and more publishers relying on Feedback ratings I need to clear out some of these older titles in my queue.

A story of triplets, Thalia, Erato(Ro), and Clio, who are estranged heiresses. They need to claim the inheritance from their half-brother. They each have a different reason for staying and trying to gain the fortune and they each come from different backgrounds - a country mouse, a party girl and a brainy nerd. At first I was only drawn to Clio, but over time I warmed up to the three as you learn more about their past and see who they really are. Lots of drama and twists.