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Ray Atlee Is A Professor Of Law At The University Of Virginia. Hes Fortythree, Newly Single, And Still Enduring The Aftershocks Of A Surprise Divorce. He Has A Younger Brother, Forrest, Who Redefines The Notion Of A Familys Black Sheep.And He Has A Father, A Very Sick Old Man Who Lives Alone In The Ancestral Home In Clanton, Mississippi. He Is Known To All As Judge Atlee, A Beloved And Powerful Official Who Has Towered Over Local Law And Politics For Forty Years. No Longer On The Bench, The Judge Has Withdrawn To The Atlee Mansion And Become A Recluse.With The End In Sight, Judge Atlee Issues A Summons For Both Sons To Return Home To Clanton, To Discuss The Details Of His Estate. It Is Typed By The Judge Himself, On His Handsome Old Stationery, And Gives The Date And Time For Ray And Forrest To Appear In His Study.Ray Reluctantly Heads South, To His Hometown, To The Place Where He Grew Up, Which He Prefers Now To Avoid. But The Family Meeting Does Not Take Place. The Judge Dies Too Soon, And In Doing So Leaves Behind A Shocking Secret Known Only To Ray.And Perhaps Someone Else.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Summons'? A: 'The Summons' revolves around family dynamics, secrets, and the impact of a parent's legacy on their children, particularly in the context of a father's death and the ensuing consequences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Summons'? A: The author of 'The Summons' is John Grisham, a well-known writer famous for his legal thrillers.
- Q: What is the format of this edition of 'The Summons'? A: This edition of 'The Summons' is in Audio CD format, which allows for an engaging listening experience.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Summons'? A: 'The Summons' is an unabridged audio book and does not have traditional pages, but the content is equivalent to 8 printed pages.
- Q: When was 'The Summons' published? A: 'The Summons' was published on February 5, 2002.
- Q: Is 'The Summons' suitable for readers who enjoy contemporary fiction? A: 'The Summons' falls under the contemporary category and is suited for readers who appreciate modern storytelling with legal themes.
- Q: What is the condition of the Audio CD for 'The Summons'? A: The Audio CD of 'The Summons' is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating that it has been well cared for and is likely to play without issues.
- Q: Does 'The Summons' contain any special features? A: This product listing does not specify any additional features beyond the audio content itself.
- Q: What can I expect from the character development in 'The Summons'? A: Readers can expect in-depth character development, particularly focusing on Ray Atlee's internal struggles and relationships with his brother and father.
- Q: Is this edition of 'The Summons' abridged or unabridged? A: This edition of 'The Summons' is unabridged, meaning it contains the full text of the original work.