Inheritance

The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 1

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Nora Roberts

This program features an author's note read by Nora Roberts, sharing her inspiration for The Lost Bride Trilogy and the incredible personal history behind these stories.

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 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…

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

©2023 Nora Roberts (P)2023 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Romance queen Roberts takes all of the beloved elements of classic gothic romances, including a marvelously atmospheric old mansion as well as a spunky heroine starting over in life, then puts her own inventive spin on things... an incisively etched cast of characters and a spooktacular plot that will keep readers up long past their regular bedtimes."—Booklist (starred)

"Roberts is in fine form here. Her lush, ethereal world of ghosts and spirits is the perfect foil for Sonya’s down-to-earth, almost spartan manner... Exciting launch for Roberts’ new trilogy."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

No ending here!

I wish I had known this book would be a series with no ending. I refuse to purchase books like this unless all in series are available at the time of purchase. It could be months or longer to learn how this ends. That being said, it is a good book with excellent narration. So many good story line books are ruined by bad narration. I will pay more attention in the future and be certain that an ending is in sight.

Can’t wait for Part 2!!

Oh my!!! Just finished listening and the heart is pounding. 😳 Great story and characters. The descriptions are so good, I can see everything. I love how it is developing. I love the main characters (and also Clover 😊). As mentioned, can’t wait for part 2.

So exciting, I loved it!

Can’t wait for the rest of the series. It’s so different I just loved it. You are timely talented.Thank you Nora! Great Job

The time travel is different but interesting.

The story line is very good.I would suggest to my friends. I can’t wait to read the whole series.

great characters

Wow, it's going to be hard to wait for the next book. I can see this being one of my favorites from Ms Robert's.