The Sicilian Inheritance

In The Sicilian Inheritance, Sara Marsala discovers a family secret that has been hidden for generations, and she must uncover the truth about what happened to her great-great-grandmother, Serafina Marsala, to claim her inheritance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

"A gritty and whip-smart read. Strong friendships, powerful women, mighty lives. I utterly devoured it, was swept to Sicily, loved the denouement. Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House. 'As much a feminist adventure as a redemptive family mystery. . . . I was gripped and entertained from start to finish. Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push. 'Strong women, rich history, and page-turning suspense make for a rich and satisfying read. Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author. A century-old unsolved murder. A disputed inheritance. A family secret that some will kill to protect. . . . When Sara Marsala's beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, she leaves Sara a valuable piece of land in Sicily, but there's a catch: the locals refuse to acknowledge the rightful owner of the deed, and if Sara wants the land, she must first uncover the truth about what happened to her great-great grandmother, Serafina Marsala. Because Rosie didn't think Serafina died of illness as family lore states. . . . Rosie believed Serafina was murdered, and she wants Sara to prove it. Sara's investigations take her up and down the picturesque Italian countryside, and, along the way, she learns more about Serafina, a headstrong young woman thrust into motherhood in her teens, who fought for a better life for all the women of her small village. Yet a woman who challenges the status quo. quo is never safe, and as Sara discovers more about Serafina, she comes up against the same menacing forces that took down her great-great grandmother. And now they want to destroy Sara too. Praise for The Sicilian Inheritance: 'Equal parts rich history, compelling characters, and heart-pounding suspense. I was completely immersed in this story from start to finish. Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad. 'A fascinating and intricate tale of family secrets, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of 19th-century Sicily. I was completely captivated by this novel's rich historical detail and compelling characters. Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train. 'A captivating and atmospheric tale that transports readers to the beautiful and mysterious island of Sicily. I was completely drawn into the story and couldn't put it down. Mary Higgins Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees."

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 244 x 161 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008626181