Hell Has Harbour Views
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Hell Has Harbour Views is a 2001 novel written by Richard Beasley (author)
. 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.
A 2005 ABC telemovie written and directed by Peter Duncan, was based on the novel.
Richard Beasley (author)
Richard Beasley is an Australian author and barrister.-Early life and career:Beasley grew up in Adelaide, South Australia and completed undergrduate studies at Adelaide University before moving to Sydney where he completed postgraduate studies at Sydney University and worked as a solicitor until...
. 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.
A 2005 ABC telemovie written and directed by Peter Duncan, was based on the novel.