The past is coming back to haunt a hot-shot lawyer – quite literally – in Inheritance, a brand new Sky Original thriller series.

The official synopsis reads: “Claudia, an ambitious young bi-racial lawyer, embarks on a journey to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim filed by an unknown local resident, Cudjoe East, against Oliver Connaught, a wealthy white aristocrat.

“Her quest takes an unexpected turn when the contested estate reveals the ominous house that has haunted her nightmares: the Connaught family’s Jamaican plantation, Hope Hill.

“As Claudia and Oliver investigate, they uncover a chilling connection between historical horrors and present-day injustices.

“Inheritance is an ambitious genre-bending series that boldly confronts the enduring legacy of colonialism, marrying shadowy intrigue with the pulsating energy of the Caribbean.”

The story is set between Bristol in the UK and Jamaica, and is created by acclaimed writer and actor Karla Crome (Am I Being Unreasonable, Carnival Row).

It will be directed by Storm Saulter (Better Mus' Come, Sprinter) and produced by Snowed-In Productions in association with Sky Studios.

Speaking on the project, Crome said: “I feel humbled to be working with such a brilliant team both here and in Jamaica. It is a privilege to see Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jonny Lee Miller, Sheldon Shepherd and Bel Powley bringing my characters to life under Storm Saulter’s evocative direction and I can’t wait to share our work with audiences.”

Meghan Lyvers, Executive Director of Original Scripted, Sky UK and Ireland, said: “We are proud to support Karla Crome and the Snowed In team in bringing this bold, original, and provocative story to screen.

“With production beginning shortly, we’re thrilled to embark on this journey with an extraordinary creative team and this stellar cast.”