The Burden of Proof
The Burden of Proof by Scott Turow, published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux on June 5, 1990, is a first edition novel comprising 515 pages. This work follows Alejandro Stern, a skilled defense lawyer known from Turow’s earlier novel, Presumed Innocent, as he grapples with the shocking suicide of his wife, Clara. The narrative delves into Stern’s quest to uncover the truth about Clara’s life, exploring themes of loss and the complexities of personal relationships.
Readers will find a deep exploration of the protagonist’s character as he navigates the aftermath of his wife’s death. The story intertwines elements of mystery and legal drama, reflecting on the intricacies of human emotions and the pursuit of truth. With its focus on legal themes and the psychological aspects of grief, this novel offers a compelling look at how one man’s life is irrevocably changed by tragedy.
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Late one spring afternoon, Alejandro Stern, the brilliant defense lawyer from Presumed Innocent, comes home from a business trip to find that Clara, his wife of thirty years, has committed suicide. In this book, Turow probes the character of this fascinating and complex man as Stern tries to uncover the truth about his wife’s life.
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