Heirs: A Novel

The new novel from the critically acclaimed author of The Divorce Papers, about a wealthy, pedigreed Manhattan family that comes undone after the death of their patriarch, now in paperback.

The Heirs, the follow-up to Susan Rieger’s critically acclaimed debut, wrestles with the nature of inheritance and legacy as it affects an unforgettable, upper-crust Manhattan clan. With great command, wit and charm, we are introduced to the inimitable Falkeses- five clever, charismatic brothers; their partners; and their parents, Rupert and Eleanor. The brothers find themselves floundering after Rupert dies of cancer, suddenly shaken without their beloved father’s immense influence on their lives. When, in the wake of Rupert’s death, a long-held secret comes to light, the brothers are forced to reexamine their place in the wider world and in the smaller one they’ve always called home.

An elegant, incisive, and witty commentary on elite Manhattan society and the dynamics of family, The Heirs will entertain from the first to last page.