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The Heir And The Shadows (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781919331331
Publisher: Nic Smurthwaite
Published: Nov 12 2025
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The deeper the legacy, the deadlier the enemy...
For centuries, the Aldridge family has stood as a pillar of English power and privilege - a dynasty of bankers, soldiers, and statesmen. But behind the grandeur of London's marble halls, a darker force has always waited in the shadows: The Syndicate, an ancient network that trades in secrets, power, and bloodlines.
When ninety-year-old Lord Richard Aldridge discovers a wine bottle bearing the face of the woman he lost in wartime France, a chain of events is set in motion that will uncover half a century of lies. From the elite clubs of Pall Mall to the sunlit vineyards of Western Australia, Richard must face the ghosts of his past - and a global conspiracy that never died.
Across three generations and two continents, The Heir and the Shadows weaves a sweeping tale of family legacy, espionage, forbidden love, and the price of truth. Blending historical drama with the tension of a modern thriller, Nic Smurthwaite's debut novel delivers a richly layered story about how the past refuses to stay buried - and how courage can outlast even the darkest deceit.
Perfect for readers of Ken Follett, Robert Harris, and Kate Morton, this is the first installment in The Inheritance of Shadows saga - a powerful exploration of memory, honour, and the enduring light of love across generations.
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