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Susan Rieger
The heirs
Synopsis
Six months after Rupert Falkes dies, leaving a grieving widow and five adult sons, an unknown woman sues his estate, claiming she had two sons by him. The Falkes brothers are pitched into turmoil, at once missing their father and feeling betrayed by him. In disconcerting contrast, their mother, Eleanor, is cool and calm, showing preternatural composure.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the author's professional background influence the legal elements of the story?
Susan Rieger is a graduate of Columbia Law School and has taught law at both Yale and Columbia, which informs the detailed legal maneuvering and estate disputes central to the narrative.
Why are some secrets in the book never fully revealed to the reader?
The author deliberately withheld certain pieces of information to mirror the reality that children often do not know the full extent of their parents' private lives and secrets.