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On a private island off the west coast of Scotland, the Agarwals gather for a much-awaited family reunion.

Raj, the patriarch and business tycoon, who has six weeks to decide how to split his petrochemicals empire between his three children.

Shalini, the fragile mother, who longs to see her family healed.

Myra, the eldest daughter and golden child, who, unbeknownst to the family, is on the brink of bankruptcy.

Aseem, the son and supposed heir, who must choose between his wife and his family.

Aisha, the fun-loving youngest daughter, who is tired of being treated like a child.

And Zoe, the outsider whose #Instaperfect life is built on a foundation of lies.

Most family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder.

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha was published by Century on 13 February 2025. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review as part of this Blog Tour organised by Compulsive Readers. 

The Inheritance is Trisha Sakhlecha's third novel. I have to admit that I haven't come across her books before and was intrigued when I opened the parcel from the publisher containing this one. When Tracy from Compulsive Reads announced the blog tour, I knew that I had to sign up.

I am really pleased that I did. I have been totally gripped by this novel and am certainly going to look out for the author's previous two novels.

There does seem to have been a glut of 'isolated island' thriller stories recently, I guess it's the perfect setting for a crime novel, and an island set off the coast of Scotland that is totally private really adds to the atmosphere of this one. 

This is not just a straightforward crime thriller, although the reader is perfectly aware that there's a murder, right from the beginning. It is also a clever examination of a close-knit family. The Agarwal family are of Indian heritage; they are wealthy, with fortunes made in the petro industry, and just like most families, they have their issues. Myra is the eldest, she owns the island and is hosting her family for this reunion. Despite appearing to be a clever business woman, owner of what will probably become the holiday place of the rich and famous, Myra is hiding a lot. A broken relationship and deep grief along with the desperation of knowing that she could be bankrupt in weeks. 

Aseem, the son and heir of the family, and his influencer wife Zoe. Zoe is not of Indian heritage and whilst she has been part of the family now for quite a few years, she always feels like an outsider. Her life is one big grid - full of 'likes' and ' follows'. 

Aisha is the baby of the family. Indulged and usually allowed to get away with anything. She's shocked everyone by bringing along a guest to the family party. Trouble seems to follow Aisha around. 

It's a fairly complex plot in places, as the tension mounts and the reader becomes aware of the underlying menace between some characters and the threat of exposure of long hidden secrets. 

A novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with characters who will raise many questions. It's dark and twisty with an ending to shock the reader. 

Trisha Sakhlecha grew up in New Delhi and now shuttles between Berlin and London. 

She is a diplomat, currently posted as Director, The Tagore Centre at the Embassy of India, Berlin. 

In the past, Trisha has worked in the fashion industry as a business consultant, designer and trend forecaster. 

She is the author of Your Truth or Mine? and Can You See Me Now? 

The Inheritance is her third novel.

Learn more about Trisha on trishasakhlecha.com or on Instagram @trishasakhlecha