A mysterious inheritance. A family full of secrets. A heroine in over her head.
When Harriet “Hal” Westaway receives a letter claiming she has inherited a fortune, she knows it must be a mistake — but desperate for money, she attends the funeral of the wealthy Mrs. Westaway. Drawn into the family’s secrets, Hal discovers that something sinister lurks behind the inheritance. Ruth Ware delivers a chilling gothic thriller filled with deception, suspense, and a heroine caught in a dangerous web of lies.
Praised in thriller circles for its haunting atmosphere, family secrets, and psychological tension. Goodreads readers rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (3.9/5 from 150,000+ ratings) — "Atmospheric, twisty, and addictive. Ware channels Agatha Christie with a modern gothic edge."
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and Lucy Foley’s The Guest List.
