Deadly Inheritance

by Phyllis Mallett

The year is 1927. Sarah Morton is looking forward to starting her new job as a tutor with a wealthy Yorkshire family. But she is taken aback when, as soon as she arrives, her young charge, Justin Howard, claims that someone wants him dead. When she speaks to his great-grandfather, Howard – the owner of the estate – he tells her that he too is fearful for Justin’s life. Justin stands to inherit everything, and he is worried the other family members are trying to kill him. Sulky and troublesome, Justin has a bad reputation with his relatives in the house. But with kindness and empathy Sarah manages to win him round. She soon realises that someone really is out to get Justin. Can she help Howard protect his charge? Or will she also be in danger from those wishing to claim his Deadly Inheritance…? Phyllis Mallett is the author of several historical and contemporary romances, including ‘Her Searching Heart’, ‘Love in Peril’, ‘Tides of Love’ and ‘The Heart is Torn’.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[cheryl giles · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's coming

I feel like I just finished reading the outline of a new book. Everything is there, the author just needs to go back and flesh out the characters and plot. The writing style is good, but the story itself is thin. I would love to read this the second time around.

[merilie Gonzales · Rating 4 out of 5]

Squeaky clean

It has plenty of intrigue, and a decent plot but if you're interested in romance there's very little. Definitely clean.