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Birthright

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Birthright by Fiona Lowe tells the tale of a family grappling with the complexities of inheritance and the emotional ties it disrupts. Centred on sibling rivalry, the narrative unravels secrets and tests loyalties as they navigate the murky waters of the family estate. It explores themes of ambition, trust, and the impact of past decisions on present relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate complex family dynamics, emotional storytelling, and narratives that explore themes of inheritance, loyalty, and the intricacies of familial relationships. This compelling read delves into what it truly means to belong to a family and tackles the challenges and expectations that come with it.

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Birthright

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Australian author Fiona Lowe returns with a juicy family saga, set against the backdrop of Victoria's high country, about unforgettable characters tangled together by a wealthy inheritance, secrets, and betrayal.

Is an inheritance a privilege or a right?

Margaret, the matriarch of the wealthy Jamieson family, has always been as tight-fisted with the family money as she is with her affection. Sarah is the eldest child and, although successful in her own right, her achievements are overshadowed by her younger brother. Sarah feels compelled to meet Margaret's every demand to earn her love.

After a poverty-stricken childhood, Anita has claimed the social status she's worked so hard to achieve by marrying Cameron Jamieson. Although they have a comfortable life, she's never able to fully relax, fearing everything could change in a heartbeat.

Ellie, the youngest, has lived a nomadic and – according to her siblings – selfish life, leaving them to care for their ageing mother. For her, freedom means staying far away from the strings attached to her inheritance, but she needs to consider her young son's future as well.

As their mother's health deteriorates, will long-held secrets and childhood rivalries smash this family into pieces?

An addictive and page-turning story of the relationships between siblings and of deceit, betrayal and revenge.

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Birthright by Fiona Lowe is lauded for its intricate examination of family dynamics and the complexities of inheritance. Reviewers appreciate its rich character development and the way it explores themes of love, loyalty, and legacy. Some note the emotional depth and the engaging narrative that keeps readers invested in the characters’ intertwined fates.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781489263490

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 512

About the Author

FIONA LOWE has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. She spent her early years in Papua New Guinea where, without television, reading was the entertainment and it set up a lifelong love of books. Although she often re-wrote the endings of books in her head, it was the birth of her first child that prompted her to write her first novel. A recipient of the prestigious USA RITA® award and two Australian RuBY awards, Fiona writes books that are set in small country towns. They feature real people facing difficult choices and explore how family ties and relationships impact on their decisions. When she's not writing stories, she's a distracted wife, mother of two ‘ginger' sons, a volunteer in her community, guardian of eighty rose bushes, a slave to a cat, and is often found collapsed on the couch with wine. You can find her at her website, fionalowe.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.

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