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John Grisham’s bestselling back‑list novel, The Partner, centers on a relentless pursuit of a law firm partner who disappeared after a $90 million embezzlement. The search spans Brazil, Mississippi, and the globe, involving kidnappings, legal intrigue, and high‑stakes deception.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: John Grisham
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The Partner by John Grisham

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