A small-town lawyer, facing gambling debts and divorce, gets entangled in a murder mystery after drafting a wealthy widow's will.
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A small-town lawyer, facing gambling debts and divorce, gets entangled in a murder mystery after drafting a wealthy widow's will.
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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.
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence including murder and poisoning; central to the plot.
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Frequent profanity and strong language noted in reviews.
Substance use
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Substance use depicted; gambling addiction is a key theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor themes of miscarriage of justice and corruption.
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicidal ideation mentioned as a background element.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional abuse and vulnerability of widows depicted.
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