FS: Book-The Testament by John Grisham PB-5131
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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.978-0440237228..5131
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