Description

A wealthy man facing his final days crafts a surprising last will and testament, leaving his vast fortune to his maid and igniting a firestorm among his estranged children. This unexpected act plunges a small Southern town into a legal and emotional maelstrom, forcing a respected lawyer to navigate a labyrinth of greed, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. As the truth behind the controversial will begins to surface, the fate of a disputed piece of land known as Sycamore Row becomes inextricably linked to the dying man's final, enigmatic wishes.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Ace

Published Jul 15, 1987

329 pages

ISBN: 9780441172696

available

Reviews

4.33
out of 5

3 ratings

Community Reviews(1)

@gxuosiJul 4, 2026

the last 70 pages of this were unfortunately so good that it makes up for the previous 250 and that pisses me off so bad. i hated this book right there until the damn end. fuck that was a good ending.

Details

First Published

1969

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert.

Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm