About the Book
With a dramatic wartime love story woven through, JoAnn Ross’s brilliant new novel is a gorgeous generational saga about the rivalry, history and loyalty that bond sisters together
When conflict photographer Jackson Swann dies, he leaves behind a conflict of his own making when his three daughters, each born to a different mother, discover that they’re now responsible for the family’s Oregon vineyard—and for a family they didn’t ask for.
After a successful career as a child TV star, Tess is, for the first time, suffering from a serious identity crisis, and grieving for the absent father she’s resented all her life.
Charlotte, brought up to be a proper Southern wife, gave up her own career to support her husband’s political ambitions. On the worst day of her life, she discovers her beloved father has died, she has two sisters she never knew about and her husband has fallen in love with another woman.
Natalie, daughter of Jack’s longtime mistress, has always known about her half sisters, and has dreaded the day when Tess and Charlotte find out she’s the daughter their father kept.
As the sisters reluctantly gather at the vineyard, they’re soon enchanted by the Swann family matriarch and namesake of Maison de Madeleine wines, whose stories of bravery in WWII France and love for a wounded American soldier will reveal the family legacy they’ve each inherited and change the course of all their lives.
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Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon
Format: Unabridged
Runtime: 11h 26m
Reviews
“A riveting story about love, family, and fresh beginnings. JoAnn Ross has written a book that celebrates the heroine in all of us.”
– Sheila Roberts, USA Today bestselling author
“With her trademark warmth and sympathy, JoAnn Ross skillfully blends past and present in this multi-generational story about three very different sisters who find each other and a place to call home.”
– Virginia Kantra, New York Times bestselling author of Beth & Amy
“Family secrets, complex characters and a glorious setting make The Inheritance a rich, compelling read…JoAnn Ross at her best!”
– Sherryl Woods, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sweet Magnolias series
“Three sisters unknown to each other, one father, three lives forever changed. . . The story includes romance, acceptance of oneself and others, love, heroism and most importantly family in all its forms. This is a wonderfully written story, grab a glass of tea and enjoy this read.”
– NetGalley reviewer Sandra R
“This is a whirlwind of a book, I was drawn in from the first pages. I loved the look back into the past and how it all comes together and unfolds in the future.”
– NetGalley reviewer Suzy C
“I loved this book! I loved the people and the grounds of the town and winery. The stories shared as they learn about each other are heartwarming. The importance of family rings true.”
– NetGalley reviewer Barbara R
“A generational novel, The Inheritance by JoAnn Ross is a wonderfully crafted book. Three sisters with differing knowledge of each other, must make choices based of their mutual father’s dictates after his death. … Gosh, I loved this story… A great Women’s Fiction novel.”
– NetGalley reviewer Perrin L
“Because I am such a fan of anything concerning the Second World War, I was anxious to read this novel. At first I didn’t really know where the author was taking me, but early on, I was decidedly unable to put the book down.”
– NetGalley reviewer Barb K
“Such a wonderful book! I enjoyed the characters and the well developed story. This book has me reading it in just a few days! It’s that good! I highly recommend this book!”
– NetGalley reviewer Bobbi M
“I loved the book! I really enjoyed reading about Tess, Charlotte and Natalie’s relationship! … Looking for strong ladies going though life in WWll! A story about family and love! Read this beauty then!”
– NetGalley reviewer Rubie C
Honors
The Details
Published: September 7, 2021
Publisher: HQN Books
Formats: EbookPaperbackAudiobook
ISBN-10: 1335418563 ISBN-13: 978-1335418562 ASIN: B08NGMVRL3
Genres & Tropes
Women's Fiction, Sibling Fiction, Marriage, Divorce, WWII, Generational Saga
