Sycamore Row is a follow up to John Grisham's A Time to Kill with many of the same characters. The town of Clanton is shocked when a well known wealthy landowner, Seth Hubbard, is discovered hanged from a tree. Before his death, he writes a holographic (handwritten) will and mails a letter to attorney, Jake Brigance, letting him know that he wishes to disinherit his children and leave a hefty sum to his housekeeper.
Puzzled by Seth's final thoughts, a will contest ensues which devolves many surprises and conflicts in true Grisham style.
Leave plenty of time to read the last few chapters because it will be difficult to put the novel down once all the secrets start unravelling.