Short Synopsis
The Irish Inheritance takes us through the Easter Rising of 1916 and the Irish War of Independence, combining a search for the truth of the past with all the tension of a modern-day thriller. It is the first in a series of novels featuring Jayne Sinclair, genealogical detective.

Full Synopsis
July 8, 1921. Ireland. A British Officer is shot dead on a remote hillside south of Dublin.

November 22, 2015. United Kingdom. Former police detective, Jayne Sinclair, now working as a genealogical investigator, receives a phone call from an adopted American billionaire asking her to discover the identity of his real father.

How are the two events linked?

Jayne Sinclair has only three clues to help her: a photocopied birth certificate, a stolen book and an old photograph. And it soon becomes apparent somebody else is on the trail of the mystery: a killer who will stop at nothing to prevent Jayne discovering the secret hidden in the past.

"Narration for this story is provided by Lucy Rayner, and her transitions between characters, presenting voices, emotional nuance and ever-increasing tension as the story progresses enhanced the listen and my interest in returning for more." ---I am, Indeed

"This genealogical mystery was both enthralling and baffling in equal measure. I had no idea what the end result would be, which kept me gripped . . . I really enjoyed it and will look out for more in this series." ---Lynsey James, author of the Luna Bay series

"Lucy Rayner does a great job with this mystery. She does great with the pacing and voices." ---Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!