THE UNEXPECTED HEIRESS

• A family conflicts for power and immense inheritance.

• Legacy of loss, betrayal, loyalty and love.   

• Holocaust tragedy, secrets and redemption.

George Mallory

Australian Novelist

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The writing is nothing short of exquisite, capturing the reader's attention from the first page and clasping it until the very end. Mallory does a great job in vividly drawing the characters, making them deeply relatable with their complexities and flaws. The narrative is both a family saga and a historical epic, delving into the darkest corners of the human experience while also celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.

This is a must-read novel for anyone who appreciates a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant. Long after you turn the last page, this novel lingers in your mind, prompting you to ponder the intricacies of family, identity, and the inescapable shadows of the past. This is storytelling at its

finest—a true literary gem.



I cannot wait for the sequel if you decide to write one.

Jose Nodar, Writer

Hollywood will come calling!

Kate Mc Clymont, Chief Investigative Reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald

From page one, it was enjoyable reading. I was able to relate to the people, the places in and around the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney and I enjoyed the use of Yiddish words throughout the story.

Rose Sevitt, The Easter Suburbs Life

The Unexpected Heiress transcends time and weaves horrors from World War II with present-day challenges. From Abe's harrowing past to Ellie's contemporary struggles, an embittered brother, a vacuous globetrotting socialite mother, and the betrayal of a much-loved kid brother, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a family divided by loyalties, lies and the enduring power of love...this novel had things that people will enjoy, as it shines a light on what it is like to come from a family legacy and have that legacy fall on your shoulders, and the need to fight to keep it, the desire to shine a light on the different ways people are discriminated against by people who know them and people who don't.

The Book Muse 

I found The Unexpected Heiress unputdownable. I enjoyed the story of Abe’s dysfunctional family and agony in naming a successor after finding out about his cancer. It certainly had many surprise moments and did not shy away from sexual choices, family drama and intrigue.

I loved feeling a part of the iconic lifestyle of the Sydney Eastern Suburbs, including the morning runs, restaurants and country stays that were easy to relate to. Looking forward to the sequel.

Margaret Wave, Banker, Westpac BC 

This enthralling family saga follows one man’s journey from the horrors of a Polish concentration camp to the top of the Forbes Australia rich list. Author George Mallory introduces readers to protagonist Abe Silver, who arrived in the lucky country with literally only a shirt on his back. 

Fast forward and he is the founder and the majority owner of multi-billion-dollar gold mining conglomerate, Poisson Gold Limited. In a twist of fate, Abe’s galloping terminal cancer forces him to disinherit the son he has groomed as his successor and thrust the management of colossal riches to his daughter Ellie. Shocked Ellie, a budding lawyer busy building her own career, promises to execute Abe’s wishes. Being the ‘chosen one’ unveils a toxic legacy of ambition, betrayal, and buried secrets in a deeply dysfunctional family. 

As a grieving daughter, Ellie grapples with her newfound responsibilities. She confronts the opposition of her family, the constraints of the glass ceiling, and her deeply hidden secret – her sexuality. 

Set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour in 2010, a time of scarce LGBTQ+ acceptance, Ellie's journey adds a poignant layer of complexity to this riveting ‘rags to riches’ tale.

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