Inheritance (The Lost Bride Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts
Publication Date: November 21st 2023 by Macmillan Audio
Pages: 419
Audio Book Length: 13hrs 51min
Narrator: Brittany Pressley & Nora Roberts (intro)
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★½
My
Thoughts:
Loved Inheritance! Sonya’s story grabbed me from the start,
with her ruined engagement, to how she came to inherit the historic mansion on the
coast of Maine. It sounded so gorgeous, with its grand library, breathtaking views
of the ocean and a widow’s walk! It’d be hard to refuse even with the ghosts
that seem to inhabit the place. Sonya finds out there’s a tragic history, the
brides in her family have died soon after marrying. A dark presence laid a curse
down long ago that needs to be broken.
The story stopped at an interesting part, and I was surprised.
At first thought that maybe my copy was cut short, but then figured out it was
a to-be-continued/cliffhanger sort of ending. I eagerly await the next
installment!
Brittany Pressley, one of my favorite narrators, performed
each character with a distinct voice, some with accents, and delivered with
emotion that brought the characters to life! I completely recommend the audio
version! I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.
4.5 Stars
Book Description:
Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts―a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.
1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him…
Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about―and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth―and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light.
Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease―and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted…but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it…
Connect with Nora Roberts:
I've got this one on my TBR. Good to hear you liked it. Will probably wait for all the installments to be released before I start reading it though.
ReplyDeleteWasn't this a fantastic book? I read it and hope to get my hands on the next one!
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Yes! I loved it! So happy to hear you did, too!
DeleteEveryone seems to enjoy this one. I'm sure I'll have to read it at some point.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
I think you'd enjoy it, Anne!
DeleteI have never read a Roberts book, but this one intrigues me. Haunted for generations - *chills* Glad it was a hit for you
ReplyDeleteSince you liked the Royal Street books, I think you'd like this one, Sam.
DeleteA cliffieof soets? That is unexpected
ReplyDeleteI didn't know going into it, so I was surprised! Eagerly looking forward to the next one!
DeleteWow! This book made such an impression on you. Not really a fan of this author anymore, I have kinda switched out my contemporary to indie authors of late, but she does have a classic voice that appeals to many readers.
ReplyDeleteI hope the next one is just as good.
ReplyDeleteOh very good review
ReplyDeleteI loved this and want to move in! Ghosts and all.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it too and can't wait for the next one.
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