The Widow A Novel
The Widow, a novel by John Grisham, is set to be published by Random House on October 21, 2025. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Simon Latch, a small-time lawyer in rural Virginia, who becomes embroiled in a murder accusation after a wealthy client, Eleanor Barnett, enters his life seeking a new will. As Simon navigates the complexities of her hidden fortune, he discovers that the situation is far more dangerous than it appears.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of mystery and suspense, as Simon races against time to prove his innocence. The plot thickens when Eleanor’s story unravels following a car accident, leading Simon to confront the circumstantial evidence stacked against him. This novel intertwines elements of legal drama and crime, showcasing Grisham’s expertise in crafting intricate plots that keep readers engaged.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham is the acclaimed master of the legal thriller. Now, he’s back with his first-ever whodunit, even more suspenseful than his courtroom dramas, as a small-time lawyer accused of murder races to find the real killer to clear his name.
“A classic, compulsive, taut and thrilling novel from one of the great storytellers of our time. The Widow is John Grisham at his irresistible, unforgettable best.”—Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark
Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while his marriage slowly falls apart. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.
Once he hooks the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. When she is hospitalized after a car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn’t commit: murder.
Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the circumstantial evidence is against him, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. To save himself, he must find the real killer….
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