First published 2014
The Glendower family discovers their ancestral legacy carries more than just wealth and prestige. When long-buried secrets surface, family members find themselves caught between loyalty and survival. Old wounds reopen as the past intrudes on the present with devastating consequences. Trust erodes within the family as each member faces impossible choices. The weight of generations presses down on those who remain, forcing them to confront what their name truly represents. At its heart, this story explores how family bonds can both protect and destroy, and whether some legacies are too dangerous to inherit.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, thriller, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: family-drama, secrets, trust
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
311 pages · Kindle Edition · Head of Zeus
Content warnings: death, emotional-abuse, violence