The Legacy of Halesham Hall: Shortlisted for Best Historical Romantic Novel at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023
Sep 2022 · Hachette UK
3.0star
1 review
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432
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'A compelling gothic feast of a novel full of intrigue, secrets and passion' RACHEL HORE
'A fiendishly clever book with as many twists and turns as the mysterious Halesham Hall itself' SARAH STEELE
Solve the house's mystery. Claim the Bellingham inheritance . . . Uncover the truth behind the intriguing legacy of Halesham Hall in this page-turning dual-time novel from the author of The Secrets of Hawthorn Place, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
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A love that seems lost, may still yet be found, for real love always endures.
1890. One summer evening changes everything for Sidney and Leonard Bellingham when their beloved mother disappears from the family home, Halesham Hall. Left with their bitter father, they are taught to trust no one but themselves, with brother pitted against brother to see who is worthy of inheriting the Bellingham Board Games company. But the series of twisted games they are forced to play will have far reaching consequences.
1920. Phoebe Bellingham arrives at Halesham Hall determined to solve the puzzles that will allow her to claim back the Bellingham inheritance. But this legacy involves more than one secret, and soon Phoebe realises that the stakes are higher than she ever could have imagined.
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More warm acclaim for Jenni Keer's dual-timeline novels:
'Incredibly satisfying . . . The twists and turns were so cleverly plotted and kept me guessing throughout. Just fabulous!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY
'A compelling and intriguing read. Full of surprises, secrets and riveting revelations!' HEIDI SWAIN
'A superbly atmospheric mystery full of dark secrets and clever games which kept me guessing until the very end. I loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT
'Captivating, intriguing and compelling. Full of mystery, twists and turns that kept me enthralled to the final page. I absolutely loved it!' ROSIE HENDRY
'Twisty, atmospheric and full of secrets . . . A wonderful setting, characters that leap from the page and a storyline that never fails to intrigue make this one to remember' CELIA ANDERSON
'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters' TRACY REES
'An intriguing dual timeline tale that weaves together interesting characters and history' BELLA OSBORNE
'An epic love story, mixed with gorgeous settings, a great deal of mystery and intrigue' KIM NASH
'A marvellous dual-time novel filled with mystery, fabulous detail and an enduring love story' MADDIE PLEASE
'A wonderful, page-turning story full of intrigue and romance' VICTORIA CONNELLY
'A beautifully written timeslip . . . Highly recommended. Five stars' ERIN GREEN
Don't miss The Secrets of Hawthorn Place, out now! Readers give it 5 stars!
'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!'
'A fiendishly clever book with as many twists and turns as the mysterious Halesham Hall itself' SARAH STEELE
Solve the house's mystery. Claim the Bellingham inheritance . . . Uncover the truth behind the intriguing legacy of Halesham Hall in this page-turning dual-time novel from the author of The Secrets of Hawthorn Place, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
........................................
A love that seems lost, may still yet be found, for real love always endures.
1890. One summer evening changes everything for Sidney and Leonard Bellingham when their beloved mother disappears from the family home, Halesham Hall. Left with their bitter father, they are taught to trust no one but themselves, with brother pitted against brother to see who is worthy of inheriting the Bellingham Board Games company. But the series of twisted games they are forced to play will have far reaching consequences.
1920. Phoebe Bellingham arrives at Halesham Hall determined to solve the puzzles that will allow her to claim back the Bellingham inheritance. But this legacy involves more than one secret, and soon Phoebe realises that the stakes are higher than she ever could have imagined.
........................................
More warm acclaim for Jenni Keer's dual-timeline novels:
'Incredibly satisfying . . . The twists and turns were so cleverly plotted and kept me guessing throughout. Just fabulous!' CHRISTINA COURTENAY
'A compelling and intriguing read. Full of surprises, secrets and riveting revelations!' HEIDI SWAIN
'A superbly atmospheric mystery full of dark secrets and clever games which kept me guessing until the very end. I loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT
'Captivating, intriguing and compelling. Full of mystery, twists and turns that kept me enthralled to the final page. I absolutely loved it!' ROSIE HENDRY
'Twisty, atmospheric and full of secrets . . . A wonderful setting, characters that leap from the page and a storyline that never fails to intrigue make this one to remember' CELIA ANDERSON
'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters' TRACY REES
'An intriguing dual timeline tale that weaves together interesting characters and history' BELLA OSBORNE
'An epic love story, mixed with gorgeous settings, a great deal of mystery and intrigue' KIM NASH
'A marvellous dual-time novel filled with mystery, fabulous detail and an enduring love story' MADDIE PLEASE
'A wonderful, page-turning story full of intrigue and romance' VICTORIA CONNELLY
'A beautifully written timeslip . . . Highly recommended. Five stars' ERIN GREEN
Don't miss The Secrets of Hawthorn Place, out now! Readers give it 5 stars!
'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!'
Ratings and reviews
3.0
1 review
Alison Robinson
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September 18, 2022
I liked the premise of this book, but I had read something similar in a Lord Peter Wimsey short story, The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will. Also, the dual timelines just meant that I had to read the same clues being solved twice. All-in-all I found the book a bit of a slog TBH and it was only the plethora of four and five star reviews that kept me reading to the end. I found the plot a bit predictable and heavily signalled so that I was unsurprised by the ending.
About the author
Jenni Keer is a history graduate who embarked on a career in contract flooring before falling in love and moving to the Suffolk countryside. Her lifelong passion for reading became a passion for writing, and she was delighted when her debut novel, The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker, was shortlisted for two awards. Her first two books were contemporary romance but she has now embraced her love of the past to write twisty, turny historicals.
Living with four grown up children and three cats (but just the one husband) she is frustrated by their inability to appreciate that when she's staring into space, she's actually working, and that watching television counts as research. Much younger in her head than she is on paper, she adores any excuse for fancy-dress and is part of a disco formation dance team.
Visit her website: jennikeer.co.uk and find her on Facebook/jennikeerwriter and Twitter @JenniKeer
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