4.2 (2,604 ratings)

The Women of Heachley Hall

Name: The Women of Heachley Hall
Rating: 4.2 (2604 reviews)
Author: Rachel Walkley
ISBN: 199963070X

by Rachel Walkley

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About this book

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Miriam has one year to uncover Heachley Hall's unimaginable past and a secret that only women can discover.

The life of a freelance illustrator will never rake in the millions so when twenty-eight year old Miriam discovers she’s the sole surviving heir to her great-aunt’s fortune, she can’t believe her luck. She dreams of selling her poky city flat and buying a studio.

But great fortune comes with an unbreakable contract. To earn her inheritance, Miriam must live a year and a day in the decaying Heachley Hall.

The fond memories of visiting the once grand Victorian mansion are all she has left of her parents and the million pound inheritance is enough of a temptation to encourage her to live there alone.

After all, a year’s not that long. So with the help of a local handyman, she begins to transform the house.

But the mystery remains. Why would loving Aunt Felicity do this to her?

Alone in the hall with her old life miles away, Miriam is desperate to discover the truth behind Felicity’s terms. Miriam believes the answer is hiding in her aunt’s last possession: a lost box. But delving into Felicity and Heachley’s long past is going to turn Miriam’s view of the world upside down.

Does she dare keep searching, and if she does, what if she finds something she wasn’t seeking?

Has something tragic happened at Heachley Hall?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 199963070X

Reader Reviews

A favorite of mine for sure

April 26, 2020

I absolutely love love loved this book. So much more than I thought it would be... I couldn't put it down. )

She is determined and I like that about her

May 20, 2018

The first line of the blurb – “Miriam has one year to uncover Heachley Hall's unimaginable past and a secret that only women can discover.” - was the reason I wanted to read this one. I mean, who doesn’t want to know the secrets of an old mansion? It took me 2 days to get 31% in. Part of this may be because it is written using British terms rather than American terms and I’ll admit that I am not well versed in British English. The other reason may be because the story moved slow. However, I...

5 stars from me for this one - a very highly recommended read from me!!

June 19, 2018

I really enjoyed this book, it was a completely addictive read and I loved it! The plot was great, just the right amount of detail and it really worked with the characters. They were well developed and believable. The setting worked a treat for the book and I found it all very atmospheric and just perfect for this story. I was really surprised to find out that this was the author's debut - it is very impressive and certainly doesn't read to someone new to these genres. 5 stars from me for this...

A Good Read.

April 23, 2019

The blurb for this novel is what drew me to this book. I enjoyed it overall. It's very atmospheric and the 'creepy' elements are done well. I guessed what the secret was quite early on. I never really took to Miriam. I don't know why. This book could have been half the length it was and be a brilliant read. The middle of the story dragged for me and parts of it were repetitive. However, it's still a very good read for a debut. )

haunting romance/thriller

May 5, 2018

a haunting story of love and redemption. what mysteries lies within and behind the walls a no longer quite so young woman inherits from her Aunt? enticing paranormal thriller / romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ) One person found this helpful