An Inheritance of Lies

In the wake of World War I, New York heiress Alexandra Benson finds her life irrevocably changed after the tragic and mysterious death of her parents. Now, in a cruel twist of fate, her father’s testament delivers the agonizing blow, granting her uncle control over her inheritance—unless she marries.

 

To safeguard her future, Alexandra hatches a plan with the aid of a dashing stranger to fake an engagement and claim what’s rightfully hers. Caught amid wartime tensions and her uncle’s devious plots, Alexandra and her fiancé are forced to embark on the fateful voyage to England aboard the RMS Lusitania. Where nothing is as it seems.

 

When wartime secrets beckon questions of espionage and betrayal, Alexandra must navigate societal expectations and her own awakening independence as she finds her heart torn by her fake engagement scheme and devastating family secrets in this sweeping tale of one woman’s quest for truth and autonomy at the brink of tragedy.

Additional information

Genre

Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime, Romance, Thriller/Suspense

Age

Adult

Publisher

Amazon Publishing

Imprint

Lake Union

Language(s)

English

Format(s)

Audiobook, Hardcover, Trade paperback

Author

Rebecca A. Carter

Release Date

5 May 2026

Release Month

May Releases

About the Author

Rebecca A. Carter is a bilingual Spanish and English author. Writing in many genres across Adult and Young Adult fiction, Becca is represented by Alex Land at Mad Woman Literary Agency. When she’s not writing, she’s acting or singing. In her free time, she loves walking, watching movies and tv series, playing guitar. Her favorite place is England.

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