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The Partner is a 1997 legal thriller by John Grisham. The plot follows Patrick Lanigan, a former Biloxi law firm partner who embezzles $90 million, fakes his own death, and flees to Brazil, where he is eventually tracked and captured. The novel examines the legal maneuvers surrounding his return to the United States and the efforts to locate the missing money. Grisham's legal background informs the procedural details.
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What happens to Patrick Lanigan in The Partner?
Patrick Lanigan embezzles $90 million from his Biloxi law firm, fakes his death, and escapes to Brazil. He is eventually tracked down and captured, turning the novel into a legal thriller about concealment and pursuit.
Why does Patrick Lanigan flee to Brazil in The Partner?
Lanigan flees after stealing $90 million and staging his own death. Brazil becomes part of his attempt to hide his identity and keep the money beyond the reach of his former partners.
Who wrote The Partner, and when was it published?
The Partner was written by John Grisham and published in 1997. It is a legal thriller centered on Patrick Lanigan, a former law-firm partner turned fugitive.
Is The Partner mainly a courtroom novel or a fugitive thriller?
It combines both elements. The story follows Lanigan's flight and capture while also exploring the legal maneuvers surrounding the $90 million embezzlement.
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