The Heiress

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins, Kiara Ronaghan

Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

"Narrators Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla, and Patti Murin provide outstanding performances, creating such believable characters that listeners might wonder if the story is based in fact."—Library Journal

This program features multicast narration.

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins returns with a twisted new gothic suspense about an infamous heiress and the complicated inheritance she left behind.

THERE’S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD

When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.

Ten years later, his uncle’s death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.

And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumors following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will—and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.

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

©2024 Rachel Hawkins (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Hawkins does an excellent job keeping readers off-balance throughout. Nonstop twists and surprises make this a true thrill ride…a delicious tale of murder, greed, and the ties that bind."—Publishers Weekly

"Rachel Hawkins delivers another read-in-a-sitting knockout. The Heiress has it all—murder, secrets, Gothic vibes, and one of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page. I loved it!"—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left

"Featuring unreliable narrators and twists throughout, Hawkins' latest continues her reign as the queen of slow-burn domestic thrillers. This is a page-turner that readers will find hard to put down and is perfect for fans of stories with ambiguous morals and dysfunctional families."—Booklist

Great narration

Excellent story! Very similar to keep Morton’s books which is a hard act to follow

Loved the story!

This was so much fun to listen to - the story was interesting & narrations were great. Loved the parallel between Ashby House & the Vanderbilt estate in Asheville.
Can’t wait to hear more from the author

Twisty

Lots of not so nice characters made for a great story. Twisty until the end.

Twists & Turns

Enjoyed the narration and all of the twists & turns. Interesting story, and very entertaining. I recommend this Audible book.

twists and turns

probably one of the best audiobooks I've ever heard. The narration was great and truly brought the characters to life.

The twists were very interesting and I am sad that the book is over, truly a sign that I loved it.

lots of fun secrets

great listen. a constant series of revelations. just when you think you have it all figured out, it surprises you again.

So Many Twists

Story kept my interest throughout, hard to put down. Very interesting plot. Creative writing to capture your attention and imagination.

Different!

Unexpected, engaging storyline. Interesting characters. Well-done narration! Overall, a great listen. Very highly recommended!

Everything about it

This book is going down as one of my favorites of all time. What else can I say? 

Loved Ruby

Liked images created in my mind but mostly I loved ruby. Still not sure what happened to real ruby