The Bloodstone Inheritance

by Serita Stevens

With its ruby depths gleaming like fine rare wine, the Parkland Pendant was unparalleled in its exquisite beauty. Framed by an intricate filigree setting, it was the sole treasure remaining to lovely Elizabeth Larabee from her mother's fortune...and it was the one clue she had to ever finding her father, who owned the only matching jewel.

When the young beauty arrived in her father's hometown, she had no trouble discovering the second ruby -- in a ring worn by a handsome, brooding Peter Parkisham! Even though he was master of the Larabees' rival clan, and even though she didn't believe a word he said, Elizabeth couldn't deny the charged emotions he ignited deep within her. Still, she had to learn the truth about her family and her fortune -- before she loved Peter too much to ever want to know why he had stolen The Bloodstone Inheritance.

Genres: Gothic

381 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Sometimes also published as Megan MacDonnell, Shira Stevens, Serita Mendelson Stevens, or Serita Deborah Stevens.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book started out ok but then by the middle it was just irritating. Elizabeth goes to stay with her mother's family so she can find out who her biological father is. It seems almost everyone knows who it is but they won't tell her, they just want her to leave. But she won't leave until she knows who her father is...... And around and around it goes. There are several VERY obvious clues about who her father is and she doesn't catch on. It was very frustrating to figure out the mystery within the first couple chapters of the book and then have Elizabeth go on and on about "who is my father!?" and then never see that it is right in front of her face. Then she is falling in love with a man she supescts might be her brother.... If you think he is your brother you wouldn't be sticking your tounge down his throat.....

[Abby Pechin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was expecting more from this novel, but it was a decent quick read.