Legacy and Other Lies — Jennifer Robson

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Five women. Five visions of the future. One friendship that changes everything.

When their children’s school brings them together, Sarah, Jess, Priya, Helen, and Olivia discover that legacy means something different to each of them—wealth, political power, environmental sustainability, social justice, technological innovation.

Set against the backdrop of local politics, corporate ambition, and modern motherhood, their lives intersect from council chambers to boardrooms, from kitchen tables to grassroots community movements. As their friendships deepen, so do the moral dilemmas that shape their families, careers, and futures.

But when Olivia—the brilliant engineer and visionary among them—falls gravely ill with a mysterious disease, everything changes. Faced with mortality, ambition gives way to reflection. Success is redefined. And five women must confront what it truly means to leave a lasting impact.

Tender, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant, Legacy and Other Lies is a powerful contemporary women’s fiction novel about:

• Female friendship and complex women
• Ambition, career, and motherhood
• Social issues and modern politics
• Ethical dilemmas and moral choices
• Illness, resilience, and personal transformation
• Strong women navigating power and purpose
• Book club fiction with heart and depth

Perfect for readers of character-driven literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, and emotionally rich contemporary drama, this compelling novel explores the bonds that shape us and the legacies we choose to leave behind.

If you enjoy novels about strong female leads, friendship under pressure, family dynamics, social change, and life-altering secrets, Legacy and Other Lies will stay with you long after the final page.

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