Though I did find myself becoming slightly confused with the connections between characters at the start of the novel, this is a witty and satirical and a murder mystery.
Combining a witty and satirical look at the world of the British class system and those in the upper classes, while investigating a murder that impacts their cosy world, A Deadly Inheritance returns to the world of DI Caius Beauchamp (along DS Matt Cheung and DC Amy Noakes) who is responsible for the investigation into a double murder. With white supremacy rearing it's truly ugly head and a potential love triangle causing confusion, Caius and team have their most complex and political difficult fave yet.
Vassell provides the reader with a reader with the opportunity to view and experience this rarified world, while contrasting the views of the inhabitants with the 'real world' views of the police officers. This novel will have a widespread appeal.

This new outing for detective Caius Beauchamp is an easy and enjoyable read, much like the previous one. This, despite the complexity of the issues that the writer raises in this book. Not least Britain's convoluted class system!

A burglary gone wrong results in 2 deaths. But was it in fact a burglary? When the rich and powerful are involved, things are often not straightforward, as Beauchamp is finding out to his detriment...

Worth reading, especially if you enjoyed the writer's previous book, this get 3.5 stars.

‘A Deadly Inheritance’ by Charlotte Vassell is the third book in the Detective Caius Beauchamp series. It’s an addictive mystery addressing similar themes to the first two instalments: the British class system, politics and society relationships. This time, the team are investigating two murders that initially appear to be the tragic repercussions of a burglary gone wrong, before evidence suggests something even darker and more materialistic at play… Where there’s a will, there might just be a killer lurking nearby!

For me, the best elements of this novel were character-driven. I find the dynamics between Caius and his team fascinating, and seeing how their views and ambitions evolved following the surprising news at the end of the last book. I also adore the relationship between Caius and his girlfriend Callie.

The mystery at the centre of the book was slow-burning and somewhat lost its way among the interesting exploration of deeply unpleasant characters, far-right ideologies and trad-wife influencers, but concluded satisfyingly. As ever with this series, emotional punches came from cold cases closer to Caius’s heart.

This was a four star read for me, and I’m eager for the next novel in the series.

I received an advance Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher Faber & Faber via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

An ok read which i struggled with.
I found myself going going back to it several times and was never completely drawn in.
So sorry for the blah review.