Family Trust

by Isabelle Holland

Gathering in their New England compound to hear the reading of a vast trust, the Beresfords dream of expanded wealth, until the arrival of a long-lost son who possesses explosive secrets and a destructive need for revenge

605 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

About the author

Isabelle Christian Holland (born June 16, 1920 in Basel, Switzerland — died February 9, 2002) was an author of children and adult fiction. Her father was the American Consul in Liverpool, England during WWII. She moved to America in 1940 due to the war. She wrote Gothic novels, adult mysteries, romantic thrillers, and many books for children and young adults. She wrote over 50 books in her lifetime, and was still working at the time of her death at age 81 in New York City.

Two of her novels have been made into movies:

Bump in the Night, 1991,
The Man Without a Face, 1993

Both of these novels deal with issues or allegations of pedophilia.

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page turner! The Beresford family thought themselves elite by history and money but it all comes crashing down at the reading a a 65 year old trust on the due date. Great story of a disfunctional family and al it's trials. Great read.

[Debi Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a bit of a departure from her usual gothic-style mysteries, but it is an excellent & intriguing family saga.

[Tomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

What an awful family!

[Johanna Juntunen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ihana!!

[Nranger7 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy Isabelle Holland, although her books can get a bit predictable. Her writing tends to be based around juicy family secrets - which I enjoy very much! This may not be one of Ms. Holland's best works, but I had a hard time putting it down!

[Jackie Simons]

Read 5/97

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disfunctioning rich New England family with lots of problems to solve.