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An Unwanted Inheritance Kindle Edition
From million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark comes a story of three siblings and a suitcase full of cash. Will the unexpected windfall tear them apart?
When their father dies unexpectedly, siblings Max, Ellie and Nathan can’t even contemplate emptying his house—not least because he spent his last decade curating what feels like a museum to his polished public image. So it is Max’s wife, Caroline, who finds the suitcase under a bed… A suitcase stuffed full of an awful lot of cash.
The source of the money is a mystery to them all, and each has a strong opinion about what to do with it. Ellie and her husband James have an expensive lifestyle to maintain and could do with their share of the windfall—James in particular, for reasons he doesn’t dare reveal. Nathan can’t be trusted with money, as the others all know; he’s desperate to get his hands on some (or all) of the cash. But Caroline is the one guarding the suitcase, and she’s insisting to Max that they take it to the police.
The three siblings have always been close. But now, with this money from nowhere threatening to rewrite what they thought they knew about their father and their family, nothing seems certain. Could it really tear them apart?
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLake Union Publishing
- Publication dateDecember 8, 2022
- File size3.4 MB
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“Brimful of emotion—a wonderful plot and characters that you are rooting for, even when you know you shouldn’t. An Unwanted Inheritance is that gem of a thing: a story to truly lose yourself in. I LOVED IT!” ––Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club
“What happens when you drop a bag of cash right in the middle of three siblings and their families? A whole lot of good fun and drama. An Unwanted Inheritance delightfully explores the flaws that come with being human as Clark plunges us into a story about what is right and wrong and what it means to be a family. She ratchets up the tension as the story races to its surprising and oh-so-satisfying conclusion.” —Boo Walker, bestselling author of The Singing Trees
“A gripping tale about money, greed, and what really matters.” —Anstey Harris, bestselling author of The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton
“Imogen Clark deftly peels back the layers of loyalty, family secrets, and moral dilemma to examine a family that must make a choice between need, greed, and integrity. Pacey, thought provoking, and with characters that test the ties of blood, marriage, and friendship to the limit, An Unwanted Inheritance will have you wondering how far you’d go to uphold your own principles—and how much, or how little, it would take to betray them.” —Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing about Norman Forman
“Lovingly crafted, with flawed and nuanced characters, this riveting story will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.” —Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of A Brighter Flame
About the Author
Million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark writes contemporary book club fiction.
Her books have reached number 1 in Kindle stores around the world and Where the Story Starts was shortlisted for Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2020.
Imogen initially qualified as a lawyer, but after leaving her legal career behind to care for her four children, she returned to her first love—books. She went back to university to study English Literature whilst the children were at school, and then tried her hand at writing novels herself.
Her great love is travel and she is always planning her next adventure. She lives in Yorkshire with her husband and children.
If you’d like to get in touch then please visit her website at www.imogenclark.com where you can sign up to her monthly newsletter. Imogen can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as Imogen Clark at Home.
Product details
- ASIN : B09BCNWLCG
- Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : December 8, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 3.4 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 368 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1542032865
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #16,310 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #136 in Contemporary Literary Fiction
- #179 in Women's Literary Fiction
- #314 in Family Saga Fiction
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About the author

MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR
Imogen Clark writes contemporary fiction about families and secrets. Her books have topped the Amazon kindle chart eight times and Where the Story Starts was shortlisted in the UK for Contemporary Romantic Novel of the year 2020.
Imogen initially qualified as a lawyer but after leaving her legal career behind to care for her four children, she returned to her first love - books. She went back to University, studying English Literature part-time whilst the children were at school. It was a short step from there to writing novels.
Imogen’s great love is travel and she is always planning her next adventure. She lives in Yorkshire with her husband and children.
If you’d like to connect then please visit her website at www.imogenclark.com where you can sign up to her monthly newsletter. Imogen can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as Imogen Clark Author.
If you would like to know when Imogen has a new book out then please click the Follow button and Amazon will message you.
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Customers enjoy the book's storyline, with one noting its thought-provoking elements, and find it an addictive read with well-developed characters and engaging family dynamics. Moreover, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a realistic and introspective look at human nature. However, some customers find it not very engaging.
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Customers enjoy the length of the story, finding it well-paced and thought-provoking, with one customer particularly appreciating the twist at the end.
"This is my favorite Imogen Clark read. Wonderful book and I fell in love with the characters...." Read more
"This was a good story that dealt with family interactions...." Read more
"I want to love this book. The premise is wonderful, the writing is great but I found all of the characters unlikeable." Read more
"I enjoyed but a bit long getting to the end. Did like the twist at end. Recommend for quick km read" Read more
Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as addictive and a good read, with one customer noting it's very easy to follow.
"I want to love this book. The premise is wonderful, the writing is great but I found all of the characters unlikeable." Read more
"...Really an enjoyable read!" Read more
"Not my way of ending it all but still a great read...." Read more
"This book was a very easy read.The author presented all thoughts of the main characters related to the conundrum ahead of them...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting its excellent portrayal of human nature.
"...Wonderful book and I fell in love with the characters...." Read more
"...Always surprises, funny, real, and entertaining characters, I strongly wanted Nathan to get his act together." Read more
"What can I say? I love this author - her plots, her characters, her British words I have to look up. I've enjoyed every book I've read by her." Read more
"I was holding my breath. Strong characters. You can identify with them, and you may be disappointed in how they act...." Read more
Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book.
"...Wonderful book and I fell in love with the characters. I loved the family dynamics and looked forward to how everything was going to be put back..." Read more
"This was a good story that dealt with family interactions...." Read more
"...Of family dynamics, greed, and integrity. A must read particularly if you are in line to inherit money and have siblings." Read more
"Fascinating study on family dynamics..." Read more
Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it very realistic and introspective.
"...Always surprises, funny, real, and entertaining characters, I strongly wanted Nathan to get his act together." Read more
"Once again Imogen Clark gives us an introspective look at the relationships woven throughout a single family...." Read more
"...The characters were well-defined and believable and the pace of the story felt right...." Read more
"...It was very realistic as to how money brings out the real integrity of people!" Read more
Customers find the reading pace of the book not very engaging.
"I thought the book was slow and not very engaging. The storyline did provide some discussion points - mainly “what would you do ? “..." Read more
"I usually like this author but I really had a hard time reading this book. I almost stopped reading a couple of times but I kept on reading...." Read more
"Boring beyond. The irritating thing is, IC can actually write. The short story drags on and on and on until you really don't care...." Read more
"Boring and Very Stupid Ending… just to appease the Best for all of us :..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024This is my favorite Imogen Clark read. Wonderful book and I fell in love with the characters. I loved the family dynamics and looked forward to how everything was going to be put back together.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023This was a good story that dealt with family interactions. I did feel it dragged a little in the middle,but then abruptly ended as if the writer was late for something and had to end within the hour.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023I want to love this book. The premise is wonderful, the writing is great but I found all of the characters unlikeable.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025I love a story that can pull me in and make me feel a part of the action. I have read several books by this author(under both her pen names), and they are a good reprieve from the psychological thrillers that I love by Daniel Hurst and Frieda McFadden. Sometimes evil and fear need to take a break, and the books by Imogen Clark take me to a very different place.
So, what would you do if you found a large amount of cash in the house of a deceased relative? Was Caroline irritatingly too honest? And do siblings trump spouses? I will be thinking about this entire situation for a few days. Really an enjoyable read!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023Not my way of ending it all but still a great read. Always surprises, funny, real, and entertaining characters, I strongly wanted Nathan to get his act together.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025What can I say? I love this author - her plots, her characters, her British words I have to look up. I've enjoyed every book I've read by her.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023I enjoyed but a bit long getting to the end. Did like the twist at end. Recommend for quick km read
- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023I thought the book was slow and not very engaging. The storyline did provide some discussion points - mainly “what would you do ? “ But I found it a little in the burning side.
Top reviews from other countries
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girl about townReviewed in Germany on November 15, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Nicht ihr bestes Buch...
Ich fand dieses Buch extrem langweilig... da ich schon andere Bücher der Autorin gelesen und für toll befunden hatte, habe ich mich durch dieses hier durchgekämpft, in der Hoffnung, es wird noch interessant oder spannend. War leider nicht der Fall. Extrem langatmig.
- AndyReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars This Could Be Real Life!
Loved this. Very compelling and great characters explained perfectly. You could feel the dynamics of family life and how different families live their lives. The one chapter of the Mum and Dad when they first met tied it all together. Brilliant page turner
- susan youngReviewed in Australia on May 30, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars easy read
The characters in the book are quite believable and so are the circumstances in which they find themselves. I can understand the ‘alcohol’ need to get rid of the money to save friendships and families. A good read
- Family of 4 + fur baby!Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars tremendously unique
Always excited to read anything by this author! I don’t ever read the description, I simply dive in knowing I’ll be impressed. And not knowing anything makes it that much better to me. I’ve enjoyed every book for their own unique characters and storyline. And I always write down and screenshot fave parts that I find intriguing or thought provoking or relatable! So without giving away any details, I highly recommend you just snuggle up with a book that won’t disappoint! 👍👍👍❤️
- AnamikaReviewed in India on May 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading
One of the best book of Imogen Clark. Enjoyed it a lot. Could identify with the characters. Please keep on writing for us.