London in the 1960s: gang wars, corrupt police, vice and pornography. Ex-boxer Charles Holborne has plenty of opportunities to build his reputation with the criminal classes as a barrister who delivers. But Charles, an East End boy made good, is not all he seems, and his past is snapping at his heels.
When his philandering wife has her throat slashed, Holborne finds himself on the wrong side of the law and on the run. Can he discover the truth of the brutal slaying and escape the hangman’s noose?
Based upon real Old Bailey cases and genuine court documents, The Brief is the first in barrister Simon Michael’s series of compelling criminal dramas, an evocative slice of sleazy glamour from the swinging ’60s. Simon Michael delivers an authentic and addictive listen for any crime fan.
Great well written book. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a great ‘who-dun-it. I was unable to pick out who the murderer was even with the many clues given. That’s the kind of book I like!
Intense and suspenseful! This was my first book set in the British legal system. I enjoyed the glimpse into that world and found it a very intense and suspenseful read. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Engrossing! Very entertaining with good plot curves and excellent character development. The world of solicitors, barristers and QCs was enlightening to say the least as I had to lookup some new English vernacular. Read it, you’ll like it.