The Legacy

This book was really tough to get in to. would not recommend

This book was really tough to get in to. would not recommend

Legacy

It's two stories in one. I enjoyed the story of Caroline more than their great granddaughters' but it has a nice umexpected ending.

Highly recommended

Couldn't put this one down

A secret will hold a family bound for generations!

A horrible, deep, dark secret will hold a generation of women to Storton Manor. Not only bound by the memories but also what these secrets have done to the women who lived there.

Erica Calcott and her sister, Beth, have found themselves the fortunate heirs of Storton Manor in Whitshire, England, where they used to spend their summers. Now returning to the home, Beth remains withdrawn and depressed. Hoping that being back at the Manor might enable her sister to heal, Erica is bound and determine to uncover the mystery of what happened that fateful summer her cousin Henry disappeared from the estate.

Erica finds clues in her grandmother Caroline's items she comes across in the manor, but what she uncovers in the process will bring more than she bargained for to light.

In the novel, The Legacy by Katherine Webb, the reader is in for a literary mystery. The story takes place in two time periods, one in the early 1900's and the other in the present. While Erica tries to determine what happened to Henry as she searches through Storton Manor, the reader is taken back in time to what happened that lead to the event described in the prologue and the reasons behind the decision. This is a twist from most novels that either deal directly with a mystery but also tells of a story of betrayal and a heartbreaking legacy that is discovered in the process.

I received this book compliments of TLC Book Tours for my honest review and once I understood where the story was headed, it made it more enjoyable to read. It takes a few chapters to understand that the writer is toggling between the two time periods and where we find ourselves at the beginning of Chapter Two is the present day situation involving Erica and Beth. The story is well written to engage the reader to the point, you'll want to finish this just to see how it all turns out in the end, and Katherine Webb does not disappoint. I would rate this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars

Starts Slow But Ends Up Great

Erica and Beth Calcott face the unpleasant task of moving into their grandmother's stately manor home. Having spent time there as children, their grandmother's will states they must live there together or sell the home. However, living there reopens old wounds including the mysterious disappearance of their cousin Henry. While sorting through things, Erica soon discovers that their great-grandmother Caroline also had some secrets. Covering the mysterious pasts of both Erica and Caroline, this book tells the story of heartbreak, depression, and betrayal, and their affects across multiple generations.


This book started out so slow. I thought I wasn't going to be able to finish it really. However, I forced myself to stick with it, and I'm glad I did. Once the story picked up, it was awesome. I didn't want to put it down. I think Caroline's story was the most interesting. It took me a while to put together the pieces of that puzzle. It was extremely sad to see that her impulsive decisions twisted her life and her descendants so much. I felt bad for her, but I also was upset with her. I also wondered what would have happened if they had been able to diagnose and treat what I suspect was a case of major depression in Caroline.


I thought Erica was fairly interesting. She was trying to do the best she could to take care of herself and her sister, and I can see how that could be very trying. I did see the major "twist" or surprise for Erica coming a mile away though. I don't know if I'm just a lucky guesser, or if it was just that obvious. Overall, I really enjoyed the book. So if you think it starts off a bit slow, keep giving it a shot. In the end you are treated to a very complex and interesting tale that is worth your time to read.


Galley provided by publisher for review.

Two stories in one

The Legacy is two novels in one. The author, Katherine Webb, switches back and forth from present day to the past; weaving a complicated tapestry of familial history and deceptions. The reader learns of lies from both time periods and as the story unfolds, learns how past errors have complicated present day issues.

The characters showed depth, as the story evolved, their personalities changed based on how the events affected them. I enjoyed seeing an author tackle character development in this way, the changes were there, but the other characters weren't always aware of the circumstances. This showed especially well with Caroline, who was cold and shut off in her later years and her family never knew why.

The story is unique. The author teases the reader by revealing only bits of information towards the mystery in each chapter. I found the switch in time periods each chapter a bit jarring and had to take a bit to remind myself what had transpired two chapters ago in the time period I was now entering again. Still, it was an interesting novel and well worth reading. It will be available on September 1!

*Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review.

Beautifully Written Highly Recommend!

This is a beautifully weaved multi-generational story of family secrets and the people those secrets created. Katherine Webb weaves these stories together so artfully each story told at the perfect pace, with a slow crescendo of curiosity to a very late night of I can't put this book down! The way she shows the path that was chosen, the choices made and the secrets they kept and how it affected everyone in their lives. This is also a story of sisters and mothers and daughters and how each generation affects the next. I cared about all the characters and even had some sympathy for the cruel grandmothers. Our two sisters Beth & Erica were beautifully written, the sadness and the taut tension were palpable. And the childhood friendship that meant so much but was over so long ago the childhood feelings bubble up but so much time has passed is it really still the same. Caroline's time in America was so well written her unhappiness leaked off the page in waves. I really loved this book such beautiful writing and I highly recommend it! If you are a fan of Kate Morton I would give Katherine Webb a try. I look forward to reading anything else this author writes, definitely an author to keep your eye on. Full Disclosure- I received this book from LibraryThing Early Reviewers Program 5 Stars

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