A Will of Deceit

Will contests are a game of lies, but the dead sometimes tell tales.

In the cut-throat world of estate law, where greed and deception reign, Brittany McFarlane is determined to become Sydney's finest attorney. When narcissistic Joanna Wynne hires her to contest a will, Brittany anticipates an easy victory. But as she investigates, Brittany discovers her client is a masterful manipulator-and the deceased, Mildred Dolan, harboured shocking secrets.

As she delves deeper into the case, Brittany must confront her own moral compass and question society's standards for measuring human worth and achievement.

Trapped in an escalating web of deception and threats, Brittany receives a mysterious package. What it contains changes everything.

A Will of Deceit is a frame narrative, incorporating a poignant memoir of trauma and injustice intertwined with an unflinching critique of our legal system. It compels readers to ponder whether inheritance or environment shapes disordered souls, and it challenges the notion of justice in the face of manipulation and greed.

The depth and complexity of the narrative will likely appeal to readers aged 30-65 who appreciate multifaceted character studies and intricate plotting. Fans of literary fiction that challenges conventional narrative structures will be drawn to the interwoven legal and familial dramas.

This work should appeal to lovers of family dramas and legal fiction. Readers who enjoyed Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly or Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow might enjoy A Will of Deceit.

WARNING: ADULT CONTENT

This novel contains some profanities and explicit adult content, including references to pedophilia and spousal abuse. Every attempt has been made to minimise explicit content and profanities and to address sensitive issues with tact and discretion.

Australian spelling is used throughout this work as it is primarily set in Australia and is written by an Australian author.