The Heir of Whitestone

By: Catherine Coulter

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

A brilliant young innovator with a mysterious past and a boldly sharp-witted Lady uncover deadly secrets in #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter’s thrilling, new Victorian-era romantic mystery filled with daring escapes, exciting twists, witty humor, and characters you won’t soon forget.

When Alex Ivanov was 12, someone tried to kill him. Now, 11 years later, they still want him dead.

England, 1842. Queen Victoria reigns, Buckingham Palace is overrun with rats, and the streets of London are filled with intrigue.

Alex Ivanov is a brilliant young innovator, designing cutting-edge train engines. But Alex has a secret—he isn’t really Alex Ivanov. As a boy, he was pulled from the Thames, presumed drowned, with no memory of who he was. Rescued and raised by the formidable Ryder Sherbrooke, Alex has built a new life, but his past is catching up with him.

Lady Camilla Rohman has problems of her own. Trapped by a scheming stepmother and a family determined to see her married off, she is as clever as she is desperate. When fate throws her into Alex’s path, their connection is undeniable.

But as their whirlwind romance turns into marriage, danger follows. On their honeymoon, a series of deadly attacks make one thing clear—someone wants Alex dead. As they race to uncover the truth, old enemies and long-buried secrets come to light, leading them to a shocking revelation that will change everything…

©2026 by Catherine Coulter. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Very Enjoyable Adventure

I liked the story, most of the characters and the twist at the end. I couldn’t give 5 stars because in a few instances, the drama was excessive and “endlessly” overwrought. Otherwise it was time well spent!

The twists and turns.

I loved it. I couldn't put it down. All i wanted to do was listen to it 24/7. I hope another book is coming soon. As always Catherine Coulter you have succeeded again. My favorite author! Bravo!

Catherine Coulter

I love her style and her insistence that women be strong and sometimes not too nice just like the men. I think I knew who was the bad guy fairly early on but I couldn’t se how it worked. Great! as usual.

great story

as always CC brings the characters to life. the narrator takes a bit to get used to. but the story does snap you in.

It wasn’t a typical raped girl falling in love with the rapist

Instant love story and with no games. The good people win in the end with consistent love and support. I like Catherine Coulter’s historical novels but I don’t like her novels that show a strong woman fall for the man that rapes her in the beginning and they end up falling in love at the end. A terrible thing for young women who read her novels.