'The advocate pieces together the story from the shadows, shining the spotlight on others. But once in a lifetime, events may turn the searchlight on him, and he becomes the story.'

In 2002, billionaire Edgar Prince's death is reported in the British press with some intrigue – no individual stands to inherit his enormous wealth. The assets contained within his Trust will eventually be divided between numerous 'good causes' - an outcome as enigmatic as Prince's whole life has been.

Budding journalist Ricky Brasher sniffs out a great story in the aftermath. He will stop at nothing to tell the world what sits behind Prince's huge fortune; there is talk of gold, of scientific innovation, of large-scale corruption. He just needs the world to sit up and listen.

In 2016, Jack Ryecroft is a dynamic, young lawyer. Unforeseen events see him progress from his small, provincial practice to a distinguished London firm, tasked with overseeing one of the largest legacies left in British history. Jack's search for the real Edgar Prince and the true objectives of Prince's Trust will place him at the centre of a chess game in which wrong moves can have fatal consequences.

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This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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