FS:Book-The Testament by John Grisham PB-5131
Troy Phelan, a 78-year-old eccentric and the 10th-richest man in America,
is about to read his last will and testament, divvying up an estate worth $11
billion. Phelan's three ex-wives, their grasping spawn, a legion of
lawyers, several psychiatrists, and a plethora of sound technicians wait
breathlessly, all eyes glued to digital monitors as they watch the old man read
his
verdict. But Phelan shocks everyone with a bizarre, last-gasp attempt to
redistribute the spoils, setting in motion a legal morality tale of a contested
will, sin, and redemption.Our hero, Nate O'Riley--a washed-up, alcoholic
litigator with two ruined marriages in his wake and the IRS on his tail--is
dispatched to the Brazilian wetlands in search of a mysterious heir named in
the
will. After a harrowing trip upriver to a remote settlement in the
Pantanal, he encounters Rachel Lane, a pure-hearted missionary living with an
indigenous tribe and carrying out "God's work." Rachel's grave dedication and
kindness impress the jaded lawyer, so much that a nasty bout of dengue fever
leads him to a vision that could change his life.Back in the States, the legal
proceedings drag on and Grisham has a high time with Phelan's money-hungry
descendents, a regrettable bunch who squandered millions, married strippers,
got druggy, and befriended the Mob. The youngest son, Ramble, is a
multi-pierced, tattoo-covered malcontent with big dreams for his rock band, the
Demon
Monkeys. Will Nate get straight with Rachel's aid? Do the greedy heirs get
theirs? What's the real legacy of a lifetime's work? The Testament is
classic Grisham: a down-and-out lawyer, a lot of money, an action-packed
pursuit,
and the highest issues at stake. It's not just about great characters; it's
about the question of what character is.5131
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