The Talleyrand Maxim

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The story unfolds with the unexpected discovery of a will belonging to John Mallathorpe, a wealthy Yorkshire landowner who died without apparent testamentary plans. The will reveals a meager inheritance for his family and a significant bequest to the city authorities, igniting a scramble for control over the estate. A bookseller's tragic death and a clerk's opportunistic intentions add layers of intrigue and suspense. As various characters vie for the will's implications, the narrative is filled with unexpected twists that keep readers guessing about the fate of Mallathorpe's legacy.