The Baku Inheritance (The City of Winds, #1)

‘Kennedy debuts with a transporting historical thriller.' Publishers Weekly

Silver Medal Winner for Adventure Historical Fiction from the Historical Novel Society.

A bankrupt oilfield. A priceless jewel. A deadly promise.

1890 BAKU - An ancient city on the old silk road with far too much oil.

Anton Sabroski has come home. But the once-beautiful mansion on the shores of the Caspian Sea is silent and dark, a decaying relic in a bustling city. Upstairs, nursed by Klara, his father lies dying, his oil empire in ruins, the Sabroski name cursed.

Unable to accept that his father was responsible for the loss of his family’s fortunes, Anton begins to investigate. But Baku is a city of many faces and even old friends are not what they seem. And what of Klara? Untrustworthy and hostile with secrets of her own, she knows far too much.

When Anton inherits a mysterious package, his world darkens further, and it will take all his courage to survive.

‘Kennedy debuts with a transporting historical thriller set in 1890 Azerbaijan. Her meticulous historical detail and unique premise set this apart.’ Publishers Weekly

'A gripping novel that will especially appeal to readers who like unusual settings and historical fiction that informs as well as entertains.' HNS Society 2025

'This novel has just about love, loss, grief, acceptance, and fear. Every bit of it brings a colorful and scary world to life. It's been a while since I have experienced such a mind-blowing plot twist.' Reedsy Review