The Heir
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Last published Mon, Sep 15, 2025
When Lady Isolde Ashcroft is laid to rest in the rain-soaked village of Blackwood, her twin daughters Clara and Elowen inherit more than Evershade Hall-they inherit its secrets. As whispers rise of curses, symbols carved in coffins, and bells that toll without ropes, the sisters must unravel the truth behind their mother's death and the shadows festering in their family. One twin sees too much, the other trusts too easily-and together, they will discover that some legacies are meant to be feared.
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