The Heiress

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins

Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla, Patti Murin

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

This program features multicast narration.

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins returns with a twisted new gothic suspense about an infamous heiress and the complicated inheritance she left behind.

THERE’S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD

When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.

Ten years later, his uncle’s death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.

And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumors following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will—and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Rachel Hawkins (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Hawkins does an excellent job keeping readers off-balance throughout. Nonstop twists and surprises make this a true thrill ride…a delicious tale of murder, greed, and the ties that bind."—Publishers Weekly

"Rachel Hawkins delivers another read-in-a-sitting knockout. The Heiress has it all—murder, secrets, Gothic vibes, and one of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page. I loved it!"—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left

"Featuring unreliable narrators and twists throughout, Hawkins' latest continues her reign as the queen of slow-burn domestic thrillers. This is a page-turner that readers will find hard to put down and is perfect for fans of stories with ambiguous morals and dysfunctional families."—Booklist

Loved the multiple readers!

This was a very entertaining book with lots of mystery. Definitely worth using a credit and would be great for book club. I have 2 critiques…too many characters to keep track of, and about 5 too many twists. Sometimes too many twists take away from the impact of the main twists. I will still recommend it to friends because it was a low stakes mystery, which I like.

So twisty

This was the first Rachel Hawkins book I’ve read. What a great book. I wouldn’t call this book predictable only because I think it led you in lots of directions to finally stop at the right conclusion. I was completely invested in the characters and i happily finished the book in just 3 days. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

Good!

I liked it. Too many unnecessary “F” words. That’s just my pet peeve. Fun story line. I had to pause throughout the last hour to think through the family tree 😂 not scary at all. If you have a few extra credits to spare, try it.

Oh The Secrets

This kept me guessing and had reveal after reveal after reveal. So many layers and I enjoyed every page.

Lots of fun

Good twists in this crazy story ! I enjoyed listening to it during this cold winter month in NY

Twists twists twists!!!

I loved this book! It’s full of written engaging characters and the performance of the readers delivers the story perfectly with several surprises! A must listen!

So many twists and turns

I really enjoyed this book! It was very well written, and has so many great twist and turns. the ending was fabulous. This is my first book of this author I will read more.

so many twists and turns!

couldn’t “put it down”… surprise after twisting surprise, this book had me captivated. Only negative was that it was at times hard to follow and I found myself rewinding over and again.

Great plot, interesting characters, and a page turner! Didn’t want it to end!

Great plot, interesting characters, a look into the Vanderbilt dynasty, which may have served as some inspiration.

Favorite book

This book kept me guessing the whole time. It was a quick read and kept me on my toes.