Life Insurance By: Martin Smith

To my wonderfully dysfunctional family – may your schemes always backfire spectacularly, and may your pets always inherit the spoils. This one’s for you. And to all the dogs of the world – you magnificent, scheming, four-legged overlords. You deserve all the treats, all the belly rubs, and all the inheritances. You’ve earned it. Especially to those who, unlike Winston and Penelope, haven't mastered the art of subtle canine manipulation; this one's to you too, because your incompetence is hilarious. This book is dedicated to the glorious absurdity of life, the intoxicating allure of a well-executed (or spectacularly failed) plot, and the unwavering loyalty of a dog who knows a good insurance policy when they smell one. Specifically, it's dedicated to the sweet smell of success (and maybe a touch of burnt toast). Let’s be clear: this is not your grandmother’s cozy family drama. Unless your grandmother was a master of disguise, an aficionado of poorly executed murder plots, and secretly w