The Lost Heiress

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Klehfoth

Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer

From the author of All These Beautiful Strangers comes a haunting and operatic tale of the love, regret, and family secrets that beat in the dark heart of a towering cliffside mansion.

Wealthy heiress Saoirse Towers vanished during her eighteenth birthday gala four decades ago. Now her remains have finally been found under Cliffhaven, the aristocratic family’s mansion high atop the windswept Central Coast of California. But the mystery only deepens…for her skeleton is not alone.

In vibrant 1982, Ana Rojas arrives to care for the supposedly frail Saoirse, who turns out to be a beautiful, spirited young woman straining against her family’s standards. But Ana bears secrets of her own. She’s come to Cliffhaven with a hidden agenda, one complicated by her growing feelings for Saoirse’s handsome brother.

But it’s formidable housekeeper Florence Talbot who truly holds the key to the past—a locked box teeming with secret betrayal, forbidden love, and hard-won redemption. Casting a long shadow, one tragedy binds the three women’s lives together. And as the truth about Saoirse’s fate and those it entangled comes to light, the legacy of Cliffhaven will be forever changed.

©2025 by Elizabeth Klehfoth. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“A deftly crafted work of historical fiction that blends mystery with suspense, romance and history, The Lost Heiress showcases author Elizabeth Klehfoth’s genuine flair for originality and the kind of storytelling style that fully engages her reader’s attention from cover to cover. Memorable and engaging…” —Midwest Book Review

So Good

What an incredible book. The writing was so good. The characters vivid and relatable. Many turns a and í

I loved it!

I loved the story and the characters! It was a good mix of mystery, romance, and family.

The Complexity of Cliffhaven

Wow, wasn't sure if I was going to like this book. I've never read anything by this author. The words were woven into a very enjoyable read. The Towers were a extremely complex and multilayered family. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Secrets Behind the Wealthy

I liked the mystery surrounding Sersha's disappearance and the mystery of the mansion she lived in.

Mesmerizing

I loved going between the eras of the families history and the mystery unfolding into something I didn’t expect