Books like Last will and testament by Elizabeth Ferrars
Virginia Freer, a divorced woman and retired physical therapist, is thrust into a labyrinth of intrigue when her former husband Felix moves back in after five years of separation. Just days later, one of her elderly patients dies, and the will he left behind contains questionable bequests and a missing valuable legacy. As Virginia delves into the will, three more people meet violent ends, and she finds herself questioning the motivations of everyone named in the testament. Amid the chaos, she must navigate her complicated relationship with Felix, her own past, and the dark secrets that may link the deaths. The story unfolds as a classic whodunit set in England, with a female sleuth at its centre, blending mystery, crime, and the complex dynamics of divorce.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Elizabeth Ferrars
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