The Legion of Inheritance

Seven cousins reunite in misty Mussoorie, confronting buried secrets, shared memories, and emotional inheritances that shape who they are—and who they might become.

on Feb 24, 2026

The Legion of Inheritance is an evocative exploration of family, memory, and the quiet weight of secrets that refuse to stay buried. Set against the mist-laden hills of Mussoorie, the novel unfolds as seven estranged cousins are drawn back to a place that once held their shared childhood—and the truth they have spent years avoiding.

What begins as a reunion quickly transforms into an emotional reckoning. Through layered storytelling, the novel captures how inheritance is not limited to property or lineage, but extends to unresolved emotions, unspoken betrayals, and memories that shape who we become. Each cousin arrives carrying their own silence, and together they must confront a past that binds them as tightly as it divides them.

One of the book’s greatest strengths lies in its emotional relatability. Readers who have grown up in joint families will find much to resonate with, the intimacy, the chaos, the shared histories that linger even after years of distance. In a time when nuclear families and fragmented connections are increasingly common, The Legion of Inheritance gently reminds us of the depth, warmth, and complexity of growing up together.

The setting plays a crucial role in the narrative. Mussoorie is not merely a backdrop but a living presence, its quiet melancholy, shifting mist, and old houses mirroring the characters’ inner worlds. The contrast between city life and the hill station adds further texture, highlighting how place shapes perspective and memory.

At its core, the novel is about cousins who once shared laughter, secrets, and summers and who must now decide what to do with what they have inherited. There is an almost mystical undertone to this return, as if the mountains themselves are urging the characters to remember, to confess, and to heal.

With a gripping narrative, emotionally grounded characters, and a strong sense of atmosphere, Sumit Sehgal delivers a story that is both engaging and introspective. The Legion of Inheritance is a compelling read for young adults and adults alike, especially for anyone who understands that the past never truly leaves us, and that some stories must be faced before they can be forgiven.

A poignant, immersive novel that stays with you long after the final page.