The Legacy Book

Two sisters. One heartbreaking secret. And a past that cannot stay buried.In the depths of a harsh winter, Erica and Beth Calcott return to the house where they spent idyllic summers as children. As Erica sorts through her late grandmother's belongings, strange fragments of family history and vivid memories break from the surface of the present day...Memories of their cousin, Henry, who disappeared one summer long ago, and of their grandmother, a bitter woman, full of a deep, dark hatred. As Erica sifts through remnants of the past, a secret emerges, reaching all the way back to a beautiful heiress in turn-of-the-century Oklahoma. As past and present converge, Erica and Beth must come to terms with two terrible acts of betrayal and the heartbreaking legacy left behind.Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb's sweeping historical dramas:'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore'Webb have a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love' Kate Williams'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley'Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative' Iona Grey

A splendid tale for a sunny afternoon, Katherine Webb's The Legacy is a gorgeous yarn, spanning several generations. The story of two sisters; Erica and Beth Calcott, who return to their old manor home following the death of their grandmother, this is a lovingly written journey through memories, both bitter and sweet. Amongst those is a reminder of cousin Henry, whose disappearance had torn the family apart. This time the sisters refuse to let sleeping dogs lie and are forced to face the heartbreaking demons their family had hidden. Elegantly written and moving to the finish, The Legacy is Webb's first published novel and an engrossing start.