The Unexpected Heiress

The Unexpected Heiress
Cost	15
Genre	Romance Mystery
Series	The Unexpected Heiress
Book Number	1
Weekly Released	Fully Released
Release Date	Early Access July 22, 2020 - October 28, 2020 General Release August 20, 2021 - December 3, 2021

The Unexpected Heiress is the first and only book of the The Unexpected Heiress series.

Summary

In 1913, you're sent off to England to become a viscountess. Will forbidden love catch you unawares... and will you be able to solve a deadly mystery?

Chapters

Chapter 1: Windcroft Manor

In 1913, you're sent off to England to become a viscountess. Will forbidden love catch you unawares... and will you be able to solve a deadly mystery?

Chapter 2: Blood Relatives

It's time to meet the matriarchs and patriarchs of the Somerset family. Will you be able to impress them... and uncover their secrets?

Chapter 3: Lay of the Land

You go to explore Windcroft Village with John, when you run into a handsome solicitor, who might have some information of his own to share...

Chapter 4: Roses & Thorns

You ready yourself to meet wider society at the dowager's garden party... but what grudges and agendas lie beneath the smiles and decorum?

Chapter 5: Without a Trace

You snoop around town in an attempt to discover Amelia's whereabouts when sneaking out late at night...

Chapter 6: A Sordid Affair

You head into London to retrace Amelia's steps, when they lead you to the most unusual place...

Chapter 7: Belle of the Ball

At a lavish ball, you search for the mystery man. Meanwhile, all eyes are on you as Francis's betrothed... but where does your heart really lie?

Chapter 8: The Chase

You set off hot on the heels of your primary suspect. What twists and turns will you find along the way?

Chapter 9: The Cause

You pay a visit to your boisterous and eccentric Aunt Maude. What does she know about Amelia's double life?

Chapter 10: Power Play

You venture into the hidden areas of London and a glamorous debutante ball to track down a powerful figure...

Chapter 11: Upper Echelon

You're on unfamiliar turf when you attempt to prove your mettle at a cricket match within a powerful inner circle...

Chapter 12: The Hunter and the Prey

Lady Gemma hosts a driven grouse shoot at Barrington House, but you have your sights set on a different kind of prey...

Chapter 13: Raising the Stakes

If they want to play mind games, then mind games you will play...

Chapter 14: Buried Truths

As your long weekend at Barrington draws to a close, new truths come to light. But time is still running out...

Chapter 15: Reckoning

With the mystery solved, you turn your focus to escaping from your arranged marriage. Will you be able to be with the one you truly love?

Chapter 16: The Bride

It's time to face your fate.

Gameplay Features

Vanity Mirror

Throughout the book, you will have the opportunity to collect shards to see special flashbacks, piece together what happened to your sister, and unlock an exclusive finale scene.

Gallery

Sneak Peeks

Chapter 1 Sneak Peek

Chapter 4 Sneak Peek

Chapter 6 Sneak Peek

Chapter 9 Sneak Peek

Chapter 12 Sneak Peek

Chapter 13 Sneak Peek

Pre-Book Sneak Peeks & Information

Choices Insiders (June 2020 Edition) - Release Schedule

Choices Insiders (July 2020) - Release Schedule

Banner

Teaser w/ premiere date

Sneak Peek featuring John

Sneak Peek featuring Gemma

Sneak Peek featuring Hugh

Sneak Peek featuring the estate's assistants

Sneak Peek featuring a letter

Teaser letter from Amelia

Choices Insiders (April 2021)

Choices Insiders (May 2021)

Choices Insiders (June 2021)

Choices Insiders (July 2021)

Choices Insiders (August 2021)

Featured Locations

• London
• New York City
• Windcroft Manor
• Barrington House

• Whittenbys' Estate
• McTavish Home
• Worthington Estate
• Huntsbury Hall
• Misc.

Whittenbys' Estate (Day)

Whittenbys' Estate (Night)

Whittenbys' Foyer

Whittenbys' Ballroom

Whittenbys' Armory

Whittenbys' Small Dining Room

Whittenbys' Large Dining Room

Whittenbys' Hallway

Bedroom in Whittenbys' Estate

Whittenbys' Terrace

Terrace During Waltz

Whittenbys' Basement

Whittenbys' Pantry

Whittenbys' Garden Party

Whittenbys' Barn

McTavish Cottage (Day)

McTavish Cottage (Night)

McTavish Main Room

McTavish Bedroom

Worthington Estate Grounds and Cricket Pitch

Worthington's Greenhouse

Worthington's Hidden Greenhouse

Worthington's Manor Interior

Closet at Worthington's Manor

Worthington's Dining Hall

Huntsbury Hall near Kent (Exterior, Day)

Huntsbury Hall near Kent (Exterior, Night)

Huntsbury Hall (Foyer)

Huntsbury Hall (Bedroom)

Huntsbury Hall Cathedral (Exterior)

Huntsbury Hall Cathedral (Dressing Room)

Huntsbury Hall Cathedral (Aisle)

Huntsburys' Chambers at Huntsbury Hall

Under the Huntsburys' Bed

Huntsbury Cathedral Private Room

Bernard & Jonty's Room

Newport, Rhode Island (Exterior)

Newport, Rhode Island (Interior)

Ocean Liner

Apothecary Shop

Miscellaneous

• Game
• Items
• 2023 Christmas Event

Official Promo

Thumbnail Cover

Thumbnail Cover (Old Interface)

In-Game Banner (Old Interface)

Full Cover as Shown in the New UI

Intro

Amphora

Music Box from Istanbul

Invoice from Harrod's

Letter from John to Francis

Francis' notebook (Closed)

Francis' notebook (Open)

Sketch of Amelia

Rack of Pork

Amelia's locket

Gemma's Flask

Telephone

Rose Necklace

Painted Fan

Antique brooch

Candy Floss

Religieuse

Fancy tart

Mint julep

Library Fireplace tiles

Stout

Inn Registry

Tea Cup

Invitation to the Whittenby ball

Charcuterie Board (Whittenby ball)

Tire Tracks

Walrus Club Signet Ring

Sazerac

Phonograph

Bottle of Absinthe

Tonic Water

Hunting Rifle

Cigar

Playing Cards

Picnic Basket

Rustic Bouquet

Daylilies

Wildflowers

Ship Deck - 12 Days of Choices Event

Promotional Videos

Choices - The Unexpected Heiress, Teaser

Choices - The Unexpected Heiress, Trailer

Spoilers

• On June 5, 2020, in the June 2020 edition of Choices Insiders, this book is hinted as one of the upcoming books to be released in summer 2020.
• On July 10, 2020, in the July 2020 Choices Insider email, PB confirmed the book to have a July release and will be a VIP book.
• On July 14, 2020, PB released a teaser video for the book.
• On July 16, 2020, PB released another teaser video for the book along with the release date being Wednesday July 22nd.
• On July 18, 2020, PB released a sneak peek featuring John.
• On July 19, 2020, PB released a sneak peek featuring Gemma.
• On July 20, 2020, PB released a sneak peek featuring Hugh.
• On July 21, 2020, PB released a sneak peek featuring the estate's assistants.
  • On the same day, PB released another sneak peek featuring a letter in their blogpost.
• On July 24, 2020, PB writer Kara revealed some of the staff behind the book.
• On April 2, 2021, PB confirmed the book will release to general players later this year.
• In the July 2021 Choices Insiders e-mail, PB confirmed the book will release to general players in August.
• On August 11, 2021, the general release date is revealed in-app to be August 20.
  • On the same day, they added two hairstyles for your character.
• On August 19, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 1.
• On September 9, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 4.
• On September 23, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 6.
• On October 14, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 9.
• On November 4, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 12.
• On November 11, 2021, PB released a sneak peek for Chapter 13.
• On November 29, 2021, PB confirmed that Chapter 16 is the series finale, thus making this book a solo book.

Trivia

• The loading screen facts are as follows:
  • Post-Edwardian society was marked by increasing modernization.
  • Rich American heiresses were often matched with bankrupt British nobility.
  • Women's suffrage gained momentum during the interwar period of 1918-1939.
  • In 1901, there were 1.5 million domestic servants in Britain.
  • The Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) led to the rise of the middle class.
  • The Great War (1914-1918) forever changed the institution of the peerage.
• In A Very Scandalous Proposal, Simon/Ava Montjoy mentions to Your Character (A Very Scandalous Proposal) that there is precedence of his/her family marrying outside of peerage. Simon/Ava brings up an "American heiress" in the family's past.
• In The Unexpected Heiress, there are three playable characters: Your Character, Amelia Hayes, and Effie Ainsley.
• Chapter 7 shares the same title as The Princess Swap, Chapter 4, "Belle of the Ball".
• Chapter 15 shares the same title as Perfect Match, Book 2, Chapter 15, "Reckoning".

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