1900. Twin boys: one black, one white - brutally separated when they were babies. On her deathbed, Malaki's mother Beth reveals to her son that he has a white twin brother called Isaac. She asks Malaki to promise to find him. He leaves his new wife Izzy and his idyllic life at Pendragon Hall in Somerset, to set sail to America in search of Isaac. Malaki encounters racism, hardship, corruption and cruelty; on his journey across America. His reunion with Isaac is not what he had hoped, and he returns home a broken man. Will he ever find redemption? 2014. Joe Houghton - owner of Cotton Wood Plantation and a high - flying business man in New York. His life seems cursed by his ancestors - which engulfs his family and future. In this gripping novel, Malaki's quest, and its repercussions, echo down the generations. Praise for - The Legacy. 'A fast-paced, captivating and unforgettable must-read story. Mardi Marsh is a truly inspiring writer. I am looking forward to reading her next book - Malaki.' Emma Poppard.