Heir Apparent — Petra Nash

The unexpected and peculiar death of her brother Giles was only the beginning for Mary Hadfield of a series of odd events which looked likely to end in her losing her home, after her father died of grief and shame shortly afterwards. Her cousin, Jason Hadfield, never before met because of a family feud, seemed to offer succour, but Mary wasn't sure, particularly after meeting the mysterious stranger, John Smith. He always seemed to appear when he was most needed, like the Lazarus he called himself, but, knowing so little about him, how could Mary truly rely on him?