Bitter sibling rivalries; the disputed inheritance of a vast, magnificent and historic house; a scandalous lawsuit. You could be forgiven for thinking of Downton Abbey, but the story Robert Sackville-West tells in The Disinherited, his second book about his home, Knole House (or Castle) in Kent, is not only more complex and far-reaching than the fates of the fictional Crawleys, but it also has the significant advantage of being true.

Historical Novels Review

Sympathetic to the protagonists' plight, Sackville-West hones a well-crafted narrative of intrigue, betrayal and greed.

Kirkus

Drawing on a wealth of unpublished letters, archives and images, the current incumbent of the seat, Robert Sackville-West, paints a vivid and intimate portrait of the vast, labyrinthine house and the close relationships his colorful ancestors formed within it.

Washington Times on INHERITANCE

Lovely…Inheritance is an exciting tale and a must-read for lovers of English history and manor homes.

San Francisco Book Review on INHERITANCE