Guilty Until Proven Otherwise
Guilty Until Proven Otherwise by G. F. Newman, published by Ashgrove Publishing Limited in October 2020, presents a gripping narrative centered around the character John Deed, a QC and High Court judge. As he presides over a murder trial, Deed suspects that a vindictive politician may be the true culprit. His investigation into this possibility leads him into a web of conspiracy, where powerful figures in government aim to undermine him, creating a tense atmosphere filled with legal intrigue and personal danger.
Readers will find a complex exploration of themes related to justice and betrayal as Deed’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts him at odds with influential adversaries. The story unfolds with escalating threats to both Deed and his on-off lover, Jo Mills QC, as circumstantial evidence mounts against him. This edition, written in English, delves into the realms of mystery, legal drama, and political suspense, offering a detailed look at the challenges faced by a man caught in a perilous situation where the stakes are life-altering.
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The ambitious and flawed John Deed has made many enemies during his career both as a QC and as a judge on the High Court bench. While presiding over a murder trial, Deed comes to suspect that it is a vindictive politician who should be in the dock for the crime. As he investigates this avenue, powerful people in government conspire to create the opportunity to pull him down once and for all. Deed’s persistence in trying to get at the truth brings threats both to him and his on-off lover, Jo Mills QC, and he then finds himself accused of a heinous crime. As circumstantial evidence piles against him, soon there is little help for Deed either from friends or colleagues. At last his enemies see a way of settling old scores and he must face his greatest challenge ever.
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