Books like Painting the Darkness by Robert Goddard
When the missing heir to a baronetcy allegedly takes his own life, the family believes they can quietly secure the inherited wealth. Ten years later, a stranger arriving on the estate announces he is the lost baronet. His presence ignites a volatile fight for the family's fortune, pitting loyalty against greed and forcing each sibling to confront buried secrets. Suspense builds as past and present collide, challenging the true heirs of their legacy.
First publish date: February 1993
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Robert Goddard
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