Derin is a working-class student bound for Cambridge University. When her favourite professor, Alexander Darnley, and then his wife, Cornelia, unexpectedly die, all of their students attend the will reading. They are instructed to compete in a series of challenges, based on Cornelias beloved historical novel, to win their stately home and its multi million-pound inheritance.
But the Darnleys family are not happy to be missing out on their fortune and they dont plan on letting it go easily. And tensions continue to rise when on Derins first night at Kenfield House, she receives a note reading Theres something else going on here that the Darnleys dont want you to know. Derin must balance the thrilling games, scheming classmates and a cute Kenfield intern, all whilst realizing that the history and secrets of Kenfield House might be soaked in blood.
Who will ultimately be the heir?