A Radical Departure
A Radical Departure by Lia Matera, published by Ballantine Books in 1991, is a mystery novel that combines elements of legal intrigue and city life. This edition spans 149 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Willa Jansson, a first-year associate at a San Francisco law firm, who finds herself embroiled in a complex plot after her boss dies from hemlock poisoning. As Willa navigates the fallout, she discovers that her mother has been named in her boss’s will, leading her to uncover a web of secrets and danger.
Readers will find a narrative rich with social commentary and a cast of unusual characters, as Willa delves into her boss’s past and confronts her own complicated relationships. The book explores themes of mystery and detective work, highlighting Willa’s determination to uncover the truth while facing threats to her own safety. With its atmospheric setting and engaging storyline, A Radical Departure offers a unique perspective on the challenges of legal life and personal connections in an urban environment.
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“Has almost everytrhing a good mystery needs…a complex plot, social commentary, loads of atmosphere and a cast of unusual characters…The reader wants to hang out with Jansson and see more of her clear-eyed view of the world.”
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
Working for a fat-cat San Francsico law firm, Willa Jansson thought she’d seen everything. Then her boss dies from hemlock poisoning. Things go from awful to outrageous when Willa’s rad-lib mother, a former client of the deceased, is suspiciously named in his will to inherit his fantastic home in the hills. By now Willa is frantic to discover what’s going on around her. Poking into the recent past and the apolitical present, she fishes out an old boyfriend she’d rather forget, a cop she hates on principle, and a famous law firm that can barely make ends meet. It’s a pretty good catch for a first-year associate–considering that, in the meantime, someone is trying to kill her….
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