
The Cursed Heir
The Alardyce Trilogy, Book 2
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Sarah Barron
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Heather Atkinson
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Edinburgh 1896. At Alardyce House, the family are gathered to celebrate the engagement of the heir to the estate, Robert, to his childhood sweetheart. But what should be a precious memory for his mother Amy, is marred by darkness. For Robert’s biological father was a demon and a criminal, and now Robert is coming-of-age, disturbing reports are beginning to emerge about his behaviour.
Amy is torn between her love and loyalty to her son, her hope that she can save his soul, and her growing sense of dread that the streets of Edinburgh aren’t safe when Robert is in town. Meanwhile the increasing distance between Robert and his stepfather Henry threatens the peace of her loving marriage.
The Alardyce family is riven by secrets and scandal, but will this most cursed heir of all, be the one to ruin their reputation forever, or can the power of a mother’s love save them all?
If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you’ll love The Cursed Heir. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back...
Please note this book was previously published as Corruption of the Son.
©2022 Heather Atkinson (P)2022 Boldwood BooksListeners also enjoyed...
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- Christa C.
- 12-14-22
Ugh
I hate that I’m one of those people that when they start a book they have to finish. If that book is part of a series I also have to finish. Dreading the fact that there’s another book forthcoming.
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