An Insidious Inheritance
Clara Dawson, Book 1
by Amelie West
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Pub Date Jan 28 2025 | Archive Date Jan 27 2025
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Description
Some secrets refuse to stay buried…
Upstate New York, 1933. When Clara Dawson learns of her estranged father’s death, she’s relieved to close that chapter of her life for good. But as his only child, Clara unexpectedly inherits Hollowfield House, a remote inn at the edge of a small town that she didn’t even know existed. Selling it could help her escape her mounting financial troubles, but first, she must confront the chilling mysteries that haunt its halls.
Arriving at Hollowfield, Clara is unnerved by eerie encounters that leave her questioning her sanity. As these unsettling incidents escalate, Clara begins to suspect that her father's death may not have been as straightforward as she was led to believe.
Her search for answers draws her into the tangled web of the inn’s haunted past, revealing a truth more sinister than she could have imagined. Someone—or something—is determined to keep the past buried, and they will stop at nothing to silence Clara before she uncovers the truth of Hollowfield House.
For readers who crave historical fiction laced with romantic tension and gothic suspense, An Insidious Inheritance is a mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781738771172 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 301 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Lisa V, Reviewer
This is a beautifully written story about a woman working out a mystery while working out her life. I loved the paranormal aspects to the story and the touch of romance. As a romance reader I craved more but it wasn't what the story was about. I enjoyed everything from plot, to characters, to the writing and the pacing. It took me a moment to get into the voice of the book but once I did, I found it very charming. I'd recommend to anyone wanting a good mystery with some spooky moments. I almost had to turn my light on. Luckily Hubby is snoring beside me and I'm safe. Haha. The story gives a lot of character development and I loved how much I got to know the main character. I'd love to follow more of her story.
Reed J, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and the author, Amelie West for the advanced reader copy! All thoughts are my own:
Clara Dawson's father passes away and leaves no will behind. This means that his property, an inn called Hollowfield House, would be her inheritance. But things were a little more complicated than that.
This was incredible. First read of 2025 and I'm betting now that it ends up in my top 5 at the end of the year.
The concept was great, I had such high hopes for this once I read the synopsis that I got a little scared beginning the book that the author wasn't going to be able to deliver on it, but I was wrong.
The atmosphere of this book was written to perfection. The twist was great. I'm not someone who seeks out romance books, but I enjoy it when it's written into other stories., The slow burn was flawless. I really wanted to be more critical of this book seeing as it was an ARC, to give more constructive criticism, but I honestly have none. This isnt even out yet and now I can't wait on the next one.
Excellent debut novel, no notes!
Ashley S, Reviewer
Where do I even start with this book? Well first let me say, READ THIS BOOK! The story is captivating, Clara is one of the strongest and most intelligent FMC’s I’ve had the pleasure to read about. The town of Briar Hollow is charming in the most small town America type of way, but holds the secrets of many of the people who reside there. An Insidious Inheritance is one of those books that keeps you guessing from the start and only deliveries the answers (that you weren’t expecting) at the end.
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