The Final Gambit

Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited
Publish date: 26 March 2026
Pages: 384
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English

Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction, Family, Siblings, Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Young Adult Fiction, Coming of Age, Law & Crime, Social Themes, Class Differences, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Thrillers & Suspense

Gorgeous deluxe clothbound hardback editions with two metallic foils on the cover designs, sprayed edges, unique designed endpapers and ribbon markers. These deluxe collector editions ooze as much romance, glamour and luxury as the Hawthorne family!

The perfect addition to any book collector's shelf - and a must-have for all Inheritance Games fans!


The third thrilling and unmissable instalment in the global bestselling, 'impossible to put down' (Buzzfeed), romantic, Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.

WINNER TAKES ALL . . .

ONE LAST GAME.
Against all odds, Avery has survived nearly a year of secrets, schemes, and love lost and found at Hawthorne House. She's weeks away from fulfilling the terms of Tobias Hawthorne's will and inheriting his billions.

ONE MORE PLAYER.
Avery thinks she knows all the family secrets, but when a familiar face arrives with shocking news and a plea for help, it's clear there is one last puzzle to solve.

ONE FINAL TWIST.
Soon, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a last deadly game against an unknown and powerful opponent. Hearts and lives are at stake - and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.

PRAISE FOR THE INHERITANCE GAMES SERIES:

'Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists.' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars

'Impossible to put down' Buzzfeed

'Just perfect, a real chef's kiss of a series filled with mystery, intrigue, and a tangle of delicious romance. If I could give it 100 stars I would.' - reader review

'Be still my beating heart, this series is so gorgeous - I just need more right now!' - reader review

'Escapist romance at its finest, I need a Hawthorne brother in my life!' - reader review

*Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, Games Untold, The Grandest Game, and Glorious Rivals.

*Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), The Fixer duology (The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost.