Inheritance

I very much enjoyed Inheritance by Nicholas Shakespeare. Andy Larkham is late for his favourite teacher's funeral and stumbles in to the wrong service where there are only two other people. Surprised not to see more, he realises too late he's at the wrong funeral. He is asked to sign the attendance book and by doing so he is one of the two "attendees" between which the deceased, Chris Madigan's fortune is divided. Andy meets Madigan's daughter, Jeanine, who arrived too late to sign the attendance book and Andy enjoys his new found wealth before deciding to learn more about his mysterious benefactor. It's a story of love, betrayal and lost opportunities. Highly recommended. 4/5