Rough Justice
Rough Justice by Lisa Scottoline, published by HarperCollins on August 5, 1998, is a gripping narrative that follows criminal lawyer Marta Richter as she navigates a high-stakes trial. With 480 pages, this edition presents a compelling story centered on Marta’s quest for truth as she defends millionaire businessman Elliot Steere, who is accused of murdering a homeless man. As the jury deliberates, Marta uncovers unsettling information about her client’s innocence, prompting her to take matters into her own hands.
In her pursuit of justice, Marta teams up with two young associates, facing both the ticking clock of the trial and a fierce blizzard that threatens to disrupt everything. The novel delves into themes of justice and morality within the framework of a mystery, showcasing the challenges faced by women sleuths in the legal arena. Readers will find a tense atmosphere as Marta races against time, revealing the complexities and dangers inherent in her quest for the truth.
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Criminal lawyer Marta Richter is hours away from winning an acquittal for her client, millionaire businessman Elliot Steere, on trial for the murder of a homeless man who had tried to carjack him. But as the jury begins deliberations, Marta discovers the chilling truth about her client’s innocence. Taking justice into her own hands, she furiously sets out to prove the truth, with the help of two young associates. In an excruciating game of beat-the-clock with both the jury and the worst blizzard to hit Philadelphia in decades, Marta will learn that the search for justice isn’t only rough—it can also be deadly.
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