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Hell Has Harbour Views
Book by Richard Beasley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hell Has Harbour Views is a 2001 novel written by Richard Beasley.[1] A 2005 ABC telemovie written and directed by Peter Duncan, was based on the novel.[2]
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Synopsis
The story is set in a corrupt Sydney law firm and follows the protagonist, Hugh Walker, a lawyer who always hoped he would be a defender of the poor and oppressed, until a Sydney law firm dangled an office with a harbour view in front of him. In no time he is turning a blind eye to suspect time sheets, representing powerful companies against powerless people, and not being entirely honest with his girlfriend.[3]
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Development and publication
Beasley began writing the novel while working at a small law firm and has stated that it is based on several stories and people.[4]
It was first published in Australia through Pan Macmillan and has been published in print and ebook formats.[5][6]
References
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