Shelby Yastrow

A good first novel by a corporate executive and lawyer. The plot turns on the probate of the will of an 83-year-old, modest-living, Catholic (this is a relevant fact in the story) bookkeeper who wills a substantial fortune to a Synagogue. The usual characters come out of the woodwork to claim the estate, including his employer, where theft is suspected. The lawyer who wrote the will finds himself in the midst of a struggle to defend the will and to determine the origin of the money. A few good plot twists keep things interesting. Characters are well-developed and the flow is good. An excellent read!… (plus d'informations)