The Heritage

The Heritage is a mainstream fiction title that appeals to women who enjoy romance and drama. It is a character-driven, modern novel, set between California and New York City. "The Heritage" is the name of the grand, Perkins-family estate in southern California. The plot involves Charles, the father, and Adam, the son, who are bound together in ways neither of them anticipated or imagined. For the Perkins men, money is no panacea as life deals its cheap shots. The Heritage begins with the handsome, 37-year-old financial wizard Charles Perkins, struggling to build a life for himself, though estranged from the real world by the loss of his parents in a yachting accident when he was a child. The Perkins legacy ends with Charles' 21-year-old son Adam, who is determined to prove himself on his own. He discovers that he is irrevocably tied to his father through the intimate and explosive secret of a remarkable woman who captures the mind with her quiet beauty and thoughtful ways

Connie Zakowski is the author of two popular non-fiction children's titles published by Rainbow Books, Inc. The Insect Book: A Basic Guide to the Collection and Care of Common Insects for Young Children is in its third printing, and Insects on Display: A Guide to Mounting and Displaying Insects is in its second printing. Connie lives in Racine, WI, with frequent trips to Florida.