The Practice of Deceit
The Practice of Deceit by Elizabeth Benedict, published by Houghton Mifflin in 2005, is a first edition novel comprising 268 pages. This psychological thriller follows Eric Lavender, a prominent Manhattan psychotherapist, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets attorney Colleen O’Brien Golden. Drawn into a new life in Scarsdale with Colleen and her daughter, Eric experiences a blissful domesticity that quickly unravels as he becomes embroiled in a conflict of interest that threatens his career and freedom.
In this gripping narrative, Eric’s idyllic life is shattered when he learns of Colleen’s concealed past, leading to a series of events that challenge his understanding of love, trust, and ethics. As he navigates the complexities of family life and the legal system, Eric must confront the truth to protect his children and his future. The Practice of Deceit explores themes of marriage, divorce, and the psychological intricacies of relationships, offering readers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of deception.
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When Eric Lavender meets the attorney Colleen O’Brien Golden, his position as one of Manhattan’s chic psychotherapists and most eligible bachelors suddenly loses its appeal. The sexy, stylish Colleen lures him to live with her and her young daughter in the exclusive suburb of Scarsdale. To his amazement, Eric is besotted and soon settles into the unexpected bliss of marriage and domesticity with their new baby and his loving stepdaughter. He even becomes a local hero when the police turn to him for help in resolving a hostage crisis.
But Eric’s transformation comes to an abrupt halt when the police knock on his door again — this time with handcuffs. He and Colleen are caught up in an explosive conflict of interest involving their clients. When Eric discovers that Colleen has gone to extreme lengths to conceal her secret past, she retaliates with horrendous charges against him. Eric must uncover the truth before his children, his career, and his freedom are taken from him forever.
As she did in her bestseller Almost, Elizabeth Benedict navigates the turbulent waters of love, law, psychology, and ethics with biting wit and penetrating insight. The Practice of Deceit is a razor-sharp novel of marriage — and divorce — gone awry.
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