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Twisted Inheritance: She inherited far more than a fortune.
A fortune. A secret. A past that won’t stay buried.
Eloise Yardley has built a quiet life far from England and the father she barely knows. So when a London law firm names her the sole beneficiary of a vast and mysterious inheritance, she has little choice but to return. The conditions are strict. The deadline is unforgiving. And nothing about it feels right.
In London, the unease begins at once. She is not alone. A presence lingers just beyond sight. The scent of rosemary clings to the air. The feeling of being watched follows her wherever she goes. Whatever she has inherited, it is not just wealth. It is something with a history.
That history begins centuries ago, on a remote shoreline, when a young girl discovered something with the power to move through time itself. In the right hands, it could be a gift. In the wrong ones, it could be catastrophic. Now it is drawing Eloise into its path.
If she walks away, the truth is lost forever.
If she accepts, she may not survive what comes with it.
The Time of the Coral begins here.
An atmospheric blend of history, mystery, and time-slip fiction, perfect for readers of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon, and Susanna Kearsley.
Eloise Yardley has built a quiet life far from England and the father she barely knows. So when a London law firm names her the sole beneficiary of a vast and mysterious inheritance, she has little choice but to return. The conditions are strict. The deadline is unforgiving. And nothing about it feels right.
In London, the unease begins at once. She is not alone. A presence lingers just beyond sight. The scent of rosemary clings to the air. The feeling of being watched follows her wherever she goes. Whatever she has inherited, it is not just wealth. It is something with a history.
That history begins centuries ago, on a remote shoreline, when a young girl discovered something with the power to move through time itself. In the right hands, it could be a gift. In the wrong ones, it could be catastrophic. Now it is drawing Eloise into its path.
If she walks away, the truth is lost forever.
If she accepts, she may not survive what comes with it.
The Time of the Coral begins here.
An atmospheric blend of history, mystery, and time-slip fiction, perfect for readers of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon, and Susanna Kearsley.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2026
About the author
H.J. Dalton
1 book1 followerH. J. Dalton writes richly layered historical fiction with a twist of time travel and the supernatural. Her debut novel, Twisted Inheritance, begins the Time of the Coral series, blending seventeenth-century drama with modern-day mystery and an ancient, powerful secret.
Born in what was then Rhodesia, she grew up surrounded by books, from childhood favourites to the sweeping historical novels of Wilbur Smith and James Clavell, which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling.
Inspired by history and the idea of time travel, she writes stories that explore legacy, resilience, and the connections between past and present. Her work will appeal to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with a touch of the extraordinary, in the spirit of Outlander.
Born in what was then Rhodesia, she grew up surrounded by books, from childhood favourites to the sweeping historical novels of Wilbur Smith and James Clavell, which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling.
Inspired by history and the idea of time travel, she writes stories that explore legacy, resilience, and the connections between past and present. Her work will appeal to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with a touch of the extraordinary, in the spirit of Outlander.
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July 23, 2026
Hooked!
Exceptionally well-written, seamlessly blending historical detail with fantasy. The characters are deeply nuanced, with a gripping plot that feels ancient and magical in time, both in the present and past.
Exceptionally well-written, seamlessly blending historical detail with fantasy. The characters are deeply nuanced, with a gripping plot that feels ancient and magical in time, both in the present and past.
July 13, 2026
Loved this book
I didn't realize this book had only been published a couple of wks ago. I hope the nxt sequel we won't be waiting to long.
A great read & very enjoyable
I didn't realize this book had only been published a couple of wks ago. I hope the nxt sequel we won't be waiting to long.
A great read & very enjoyable
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