Unwanted Inheritance

by Glen Ebisch

When Heather Martinson, a professional interior painter, takes on the job of redecorating the dining room of the Compton House for the new owners, she quickly discovers that the job involves more risks than just choosing the wrong paint color. The new tenants, siblings Caroline and Michael Compton, have recently inherited the run-down estate by the terms of an unusual will. Mysterious accidents and obvious acts of vandalism soon make it evident that someone doesn’t want the new owners to ever occupy the house. Although Heather finds herself strongly attracted to Michael, she eventually begins to wonder where his true loyalties lie. Surrounded by strangers and unsure who to trust as the dangers mount, Heather must rely on her own nerve and resources to solve a mystery that is rooted in the dark past of the Compton House.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2001

About the author

Glen Albert Ebisch lives with his wife in western Massachusetts. His interests include philosophy, yoga, and reading mysteries..

Reviews

[Adrienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heather Martinson is hired to painted the dining room of the old Compton house only to get involved in a mystery. Some one is trying to get Caroline and her brother Michael to leave the mansion. Their Uncle Leo's will states they must live in the house for three months in order to inherit it. They must spend at least six hours at night and the estate manager is there to keep eye on them. Yet, there are developers willing to pay millions to buy the house and property, to build a golf course. Heather believes the house would be beautiful if restored,her mother's painting of the three original brothers is stored in the attic. /First there was vandalism, then the maid is attacked and some one intentionally damaged the ladder Heather is using to paint the dining room. Heather comes face to face with the people responsible but now they are talking of murdering her and Michael, they believe they deserve the house without the other heirs. Its a race against time to save Heather and learn the truth about those involved. Its Murder she wrote meets Nancy Drew.

[Gail G Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael and Heather Unwanted Inheritance

Old money, siblings, uncles and cousins. A rundown estate. Rules of a will, an estate manager, greed, and unexplained accidents. A fiancé that lies for the use of the name.
Will the rumors, hate and greed wrap this story into a mystery you can solve? Glen Ebisch weaves a tangled story.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the book for the easy read. I would recommend this if you had a short flight or an hour to relax somewhere and don’t want something heavy to read.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light Read

Quick, light read. No character development or strong plot. Story is simplistic and mystery isn't well developed. It is good for a few hours light read.