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kimlendore's review
1.0
De fatale erfenis werd mij al snel fataal.
De personages zijn oppervlakkig, ik had 0 connectie met ze, de conversaties tussen personages voelde niet natuurlijk, en op een gegeven moment verloor ik de gehele interesse om achter het mysterie te komen.
Helaas, niet het boek voor mij.
De personages zijn oppervlakkig, ik had 0 connectie met ze, de conversaties tussen personages voelde niet natuurlijk, en op een gegeven moment verloor ik de gehele interesse om achter het mysterie te komen.
Helaas, niet het boek voor mij.
thisandthatwithkaren's review against another edition
4.0
"Fatal Inheritance" by Rachel Rhys a story of dysfunctional families and long-hidden secrets, set against the decadence of the Côte d’Azur. Great summer beach read.
The story is set mostly in 1940's French Riviera in the aftermath of war, I found the authors descriptions transferred me and it pulled me in right away!
Wonderful characters that are well developed and I found I wanted to know more about them and their story. The mystery, intrigue, glamour and danger make for a great mix to keep you intrigued and turning the page.
This historical mystery is interesting and well plotted. The story moves at a steady pace, and I had a hard time putting it down.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The story is set mostly in 1940's French Riviera in the aftermath of war, I found the authors descriptions transferred me and it pulled me in right away!
Wonderful characters that are well developed and I found I wanted to know more about them and their story. The mystery, intrigue, glamour and danger make for a great mix to keep you intrigued and turning the page.
This historical mystery is interesting and well plotted. The story moves at a steady pace, and I had a hard time putting it down.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
bags_and_bookz's review against another edition
4.0
Quite fast-paced story about remembering past mistakes and trying to atone for them. It is a little bit of a mystery, a little bit of a romance story and a little bit adventure. Sometimes predictable but overall, I enjoyed it.
shinydiscoballx's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rachbreads's review against another edition
3.0
Fatal Inheritance is the book to pick up if you want something frothy, light, and not too taxing. The concept of a young woman who goes to the south of France to inspect an inheritance received from a man she didn't know is interesting...why did he leave her this house? Who was he to her? Once she arrives, she begins to feel as if she is in danger, and that opens up even more questions.
The sumptuous parties, lifestyles of the rich & famous, etc. all fit well with the setting & tone of the book. Overall, I never felt like much depth was achieved, and the plot was fairly predictable.
The sumptuous parties, lifestyles of the rich & famous, etc. all fit well with the setting & tone of the book. Overall, I never felt like much depth was achieved, and the plot was fairly predictable.
cee3110's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 / Fatal Inheritance tells the story of Eve Harrington, who is summoned to the French Riviera upon learning that she has received a significant inheritance from a (seemingly) total stranger named Guy Lester. As Eve explores the ritzy Riviera — and its residents — her connection to Guy is slowly revealed. While I was not as engaged by this book as Rhys's previous mystery, A Dangerous Crossing, I enjoyed this book's resolution, and its pacing, more. With Rhys's vivid descriptions of Eve's surroundings, it was easy to imagine myself among Cannes, Antibes, and elsewhere. All in all, an enjoyable, breezy read.
littleminky93's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing ground breaking, but I really enjoyed it!
Read for We Be Book'n Tic Tac Toe event for the Historical Fiction with a beach on the cover prompt
Read for We Be Book'n Tic Tac Toe event for the Historical Fiction with a beach on the cover prompt
joneskat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bluesheltie's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
noveldeelights's review against another edition
5.0
One word : LOVE!!!! There. Now go and buy it.
I adored Rachel Rhys’ previous book, A Dangerous Crossing, and couldn’t wait to read more by her. I had super high expectations for Fatal Inheritance and needing to wait for the stunning hardcover to finally land on my doorstep was excruciating! However, within the first few pages I already knew it had most definitely been worth the wait.
There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to find myself completely transported to 1948, where we are introduced to the character of Eve Forrester. To say Eve is a wee miserable might be a slight understatement. Caught up in loveless marriage and living in a grey London suburb in a gloomy house where nothing is to her taste, she often wonders if this is it. Is this the best it’ll ever be?
But then she receives a letter, telling her of an inheritance left to her by a wealthy stranger. To find out more, Eve needs to travel all the way to the south of France. But with a family resentful of her status as an heir, all is not fierce sunshine and lovely smelling flowers.
Set right after the second world war, there was no hardship at all in sympathising with Eve’s circumstances. After all, women had been doing their bit during the war, finding their own feet and surviving, doing jobs intended for men as they were off fighting. Yet now, they are expected to go back to being submissive. Eve’s husband, in particular, is incredibly domineering and highly unlikeable. Her trip to France, where she gets to mingle with celebrities and get a taste of how things could be, will change her life.
I’ve never been to the south of France but the gloriously vivid descriptions made it incredibly easy to imagine the sights, the scents and the feeling of the sun on my skin. Although considering I read this in the middle of a heatwave, the latter wasn’t too hard to do. The mystery as to who has left Eve this inheritance is slowly revealed throughout the story and while I did figure bits out quite early on, it didn’t bother me at all.
Fatal Inheritance is historical fiction from the top shelf. It’s mysterious and exquisitely written. One to savour and enjoy and be utterly immersed in. Did I mention I loved it? I absolutely can’t wait for more by Rachel Rhys!
I adored Rachel Rhys’ previous book, A Dangerous Crossing, and couldn’t wait to read more by her. I had super high expectations for Fatal Inheritance and needing to wait for the stunning hardcover to finally land on my doorstep was excruciating! However, within the first few pages I already knew it had most definitely been worth the wait.
There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to find myself completely transported to 1948, where we are introduced to the character of Eve Forrester. To say Eve is a wee miserable might be a slight understatement. Caught up in loveless marriage and living in a grey London suburb in a gloomy house where nothing is to her taste, she often wonders if this is it. Is this the best it’ll ever be?
But then she receives a letter, telling her of an inheritance left to her by a wealthy stranger. To find out more, Eve needs to travel all the way to the south of France. But with a family resentful of her status as an heir, all is not fierce sunshine and lovely smelling flowers.
Set right after the second world war, there was no hardship at all in sympathising with Eve’s circumstances. After all, women had been doing their bit during the war, finding their own feet and surviving, doing jobs intended for men as they were off fighting. Yet now, they are expected to go back to being submissive. Eve’s husband, in particular, is incredibly domineering and highly unlikeable. Her trip to France, where she gets to mingle with celebrities and get a taste of how things could be, will change her life.
I’ve never been to the south of France but the gloriously vivid descriptions made it incredibly easy to imagine the sights, the scents and the feeling of the sun on my skin. Although considering I read this in the middle of a heatwave, the latter wasn’t too hard to do. The mystery as to who has left Eve this inheritance is slowly revealed throughout the story and while I did figure bits out quite early on, it didn’t bother me at all.
Fatal Inheritance is historical fiction from the top shelf. It’s mysterious and exquisitely written. One to savour and enjoy and be utterly immersed in. Did I mention I loved it? I absolutely can’t wait for more by Rachel Rhys!