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When Avery Grambs unexpectedly inherits the vast fortune of billionaire Tobias Hawthorne, she and her sister Ellie are plunged into the enigmatic world of Hawthorne House-a sprawling mansion full of secret passages, hidden codes, and sharp-witted heirs. Amid luxury, danger, and a game of intellect and observation, Ellie discovers she is not merely a bystander: Tobias left her a personal puzzle to solve, one that intertwines her fate with Xander Hawthorne, the enigmatic, unpredictable grandson. As alliances form and secrets surface, the sisters must navigate family politics, cryptic clues, and high-stakes challenges to survive Tobias's inheritance game-and discover the truths behind a fortune shrouded in mystery.
(Rewritten in its entirety 3/29/26)