The Inheritance — Jenny Pitman

As Jan Hardy recovers from the wounds of the past, the stage is set for a fine year, with a wedding on the horizon, the return of distant loved ones, and the appearance of a mysterious Cherokee Indian sponsor, Jerry Raven. All is looking promising, until a suspicious death throws Jan's world into turmoil. Is the sickness afflicting Raven's horses natural, or is there some more sinister explanation? Soon, Jan finds both her personal life and her professional reputation in tatters.