Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of Interest by Diane Kessler is a fiction novel published by Diane C. Kessler on October 11, 2020. This 336-page book follows Boston lobbyist Claire Petersen as she navigates a challenging mid-life transition after losing her biggest client. In a bid to regain her footing, Claire reluctantly agrees to assist a dubious developer seeking farmland coveted by environmentalists, leading her into conflict with Richard, a grieving widower who desires the land for a wildlife sanctuary.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Claire’s internal struggles and her evolving relationships, particularly with Richard and her Uncle Erich, who influences her understanding of family and self. The story delves into themes of ambition, personal desire, and the complexities of romance, as Claire grapples with her past disappointments and contemplates what she truly wants from life. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of the choices we make and their far-reaching consequences.
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When you make a mid-life U-turn, whiplash is one of the risks. Boston lobbyist Claire Petersen has lost her biggest client. In desperation, she agrees to help a seedy developer who covets farmland also sought by environmentalists. That decision pits her against Richard, a grieving widower whose clients want the land for a wildlife sanctuary. But that’s not all Richard wants.
Claire is wary. She has been disappointed by too many men, starting with her father. Nevertheless, Claire risks a romance with Richard. At his urging, she visits old Uncle Erich, whose sole purpose in life has been to help others. The visit shifts her perspective about family, relationships, and self. What does Claire want? What does she really want? And how far is she willing to go to get it?
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