This was not my normal read but what a fabulous one it turned out to be. A family with secrets and grudges bubbling below the surface while on the face of it happily coming together for celebrations. All of them hoping for a cut of their fathers millions as he decides to retire. But all is not as it seems and bitterness begins to show and the the truth is exposed. A page turner that I couldn't put down, with a twist at the end. Loved it!

Family dynamics are often upset when someone is writing or updating a will and the eager potential gift receivers line up ready to do what it takes to reserve their share. Always, however, it’s not as easy and straightforward as it appears with each party vying to suggest they have reasons to take a larger slice of the pie and as soon as possible. This excellent story understands the people involved, the many reasons for their own point of view and of course, there’s always a spanner in the works when it’s a novel. The writer then adds confusion by basing this within a very rich family, who may not be as rich as they hope, and mixes in Indian and British cultures to divide and rule. Can the mother and father remain in control? When this outline is set on a remote Scottish island where there appears to be an uninvited guest roaming the woods, trouble will arrive. Trisha Sakhlecha develops an excellent story; I can’t see how she will follow up this as a series, but I’ll be there soon to read her two previous thrillers.

Zoe and Asheem are heading to the remote Scottish island that Asheem's older sister Myra bought to renovate and live on. Their parents and younger sister Aisha are also on their way. They are all prepared to celebrate their parents 40th wedding anniversary. Although the children have other reasons for being there. They are waiting for their father to announce his retirement and the sale of his company, leaving the children the money from the sale. All three of them are desperate for that money for different reasons. But when their father make a surprise announcement, it leaves them spiralling. Tensions rise, arguments start and lines are drawn. But then someone dies...

This was incredibly slow to start with, and it felt like it was no more than a family drama. I thought about giving up with it, as I'm not interested in that kind of story. However, I'm glad I continued because it ended up becoming about a murder. Although, I felt like there could have been more about that, as even with that, it still focused mostly on the dynamics of this family. The twist at the end was the only reason this became a 4* review rather than a 3*

I loved The Inheritance - with PoV and the reflections of a murderers interweaved into the narrative, your attention is grabbed from the opening page. Well worth a read.

Trisha Sakhlecha presents an addictive novel shrouded in mystery and suspense.

The plot takes place on an island belonging to Myra the daughter of the wealthy businessman Papa. The family have gathered to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of their parents. There is also the small matter of the business, worth a cool 300 million, which they hope Papa will sell giving them all an injection of cash and independence: their inheritance. Myra has split up from her husband Owen and desperately needs the money to turn the island into a retreat. Aisha, the fun loving 27 year old with a perchance for picking the wrong guy just wants to settle down with or without her parents approval while Aseem the reliable and diligent son, has promised his wife Zoe independence once the sale goes through. They too have reasons for celebrating.

At the outset we are told there is a body in the woods and assume there will be a murder involving one of the family or their guests. However Sakhlecha’s skill in creating suspense and atmosphere succeeds in making everyone a possible culprit. We are kept in the dark as to who the victim is or for that matter the murderer until she decides. Instead we are treated to the complex and spoilt lives of the rich and famous. Aisha’s chancer boyfriend Gabe brings up the family tragedy, a taboo subject that allows for a sub plot, which is interlaced perfectly as it draws us further down into the mystery.

Papa and Mama are the manipulative parents who scheme and play with their children all in the name of family, but who are they really protecting.

A thoroughly enjoyable read and one I highly recommend. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication.

Not my usual kind of book but I ate this book up! It is so beautifully written and truly a masterpiece

The Agarwals own a private island off the coast of Scotland which has been a source of pain and money loss for the family. There are plans for its future but it will either return the family to their former closeness or see them irrevocably torn apart? Each family member returns to the island at the invitation of Raj, the patriarch and business tycoon, to learn about their futures. Not every one will make it off alive, however.

I adored how this story was set up. Every character had as much to gain as they had to lose by the outcome of their return to the island. Each one seemed capable of inflicting pain to all the others and so when a murder was announced I was equally suspicious of all of them.

The storyline seemed to meander slowly for some time, but this was a clever misdirection by the author, as I never saw the conclusion coming or the multiple twists that were delivered along the way to it. Each was suspect yet all had alibis. Each was guilty, but of what remained to be seen for some time.

This was a clever and unsettling story and I really enjoyed my time with it. This is an author I will definitely return to!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, Trisha Sakhlecha, and the publisher, Century, for this opportunity.

A solidly written but predictable thriller thatis more about the darkness of secrets and family ties than tbe mystery it is pitched as. Sakhlecha shows promise with her character work but her plotting remains a work in progress.

Wow I loved this, so twisty and I couldn't put it down. I liked that this was based on an Indian family as it made it a bit different to the norm. The ending was great as I was expecting papa to be murdered not Zoe. I get it was very well executed and I've glad I've read it

I liked the premise of the book - how far you are prepared to go for family, what guilt can make you do and who you can really rely on - and the dual perspective we get with Zoe and Myra. It shows how differently they see the members of the family and what role they play in the family dynamic.
Myra is the eldest of the three Agarwal siblings, a retired lawyer and now the proud owner of a Scottish island where the family reunion is being held. Her husband (whose name is Owen, a TRAUMA surgeon who was in the war - Greys Anatomy anyone?) tries to win her back by cutting her off, yeah that would totally work on me. Her sister Aisha, the youngest, brings her latest boyfriend to the reunion, who is not exactly welcomed with open arms. The middle child and only son Aseem is the husband of Zoe and oh boy is he bad at that job. He's a momma's boy through and through and even though we get an explanation later in the book as to why he is that comitted and loyal to his mother, I still hate him and can't get over it. Zoe is quite miserable and just wants to start a family of her own. There's only one thing stopping her, and that's Shalini. Oh how I hate that woman with a passion. She truly is a monster in law and everybody is enabling her. The father was also pretty annoying but also pretty predictable.

All in all, I still thought it was a good thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page.

This is a Netgalley arc review. Thank you to the publisher as well as Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book!

Although a bit bit of slow burner, it is well worth sticking with this book. Beautifully written and truly a masterpiece.

One of the best books I’ve read this year! It brought out so many emotions in me and I absolutely loved it. Put it on your ‘to read’ list – you won’t be disappointed. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

The Agarwals are a superwealthy family and they are all gathering on a private island off the west coast of Scotland to find out how the money will be split when the father sells his Delhi based company. Fragile matriarch Shalini and the three adult children Myra, Aseem and Aisha circle around past secrets and hurts while Aseem's wife Zoe won't toe the line. Everyone has their own plans for the money and the messy family dynamic means that disaster is inevitable.

I just loved this book. A great pacy read with a range of characters who aren't particularly likeable. I couldn't put it down.

I received a free arc of this book from net galley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

I loved this book, the characters were believable and likeable and the book was a fast paced page turner from the off.

The book is from multiple point of views and follows 2 slightly different timelines, but all of this was super easy to follow.

Loved the twist at the end and I wasn’t left with any unanswered questions!

I will definitely check out other books by this author.

This thrilling novel kept me guessing until the last twist which I did not see coming at all. The story is set on an island where the whole Agarwal family are there to celebrate their parents' 4oth anniversary. An added bonus is their father is due to sell the business and to give the profits to his children. The island has been bought my daughter Myra whose plans to develop it into a top holiday destination have hit financial difficulties. Myra's estranged husband, Owen is pressing for the island to be sold. Aseem and his wife Zoe have cared for their father after he had a stroke and believe they are about to receive a big pay out. Third sibling Aisha wants to marry Gabriel her fiance. When the sale is cancelled there are motives for murder galore. I failed to guess who would be killed and the killer but I completely enjoyed reading this book.

A gripping read, with a great storyline, and characters who are mainly appalling. It is impossible not to get caught up in the family feuds, and the ending is completely unexpected. I would definitely recommend this book.

A story filled with family secrets and murder and a host of unlikeable characters.The descriptions of the manor house and surrounding area are very well written it's a place you feel you'd like to visit. I did find it a slow pacing start and would have liked a bit more action early on, and it left me wondering where it was all leading to, but everything was tied up nicely in the end.
Overall, it's a good read.
Thanks to Netgalley Random House UK for the ARC.

"The Inheritance" by Trisha Sakhlecha is a gripping novel that delves into family dynamics and the complexities of legacy, offering a compelling narrative with rich character development and emotional depth. It's definitely worth a read if you like edge of your seat!!

I adored this book, I took this away as a holiday read and it did not disappoint. The plot and pacing where superb, and I would thoroughly recommend

I really enjoyed the writing style and I actually quite liked that the majority of this book is domestic family drama (which was relatable even though I'm not from a millionaire family 🤣). The main action doesn't really happen until well over halfway through the book, but it never felt slow.

This book is full of secrets that are hinted at in passing, which did get a little frustrating for me as apparently i am quite impatient and just wanted to know what was being alluded to. The ending had me in shock and I loved it. 100% didn't see it coming.