The Burden of Proof
The Burden of Proof by Scott Turow, published by Penguin Books in July 1993, is a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of law, family, and deceit. This edition, a Film & TV Tie-in, spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Alejandro “Sandy” Stern, a defense lawyer who faces a personal crisis when he discovers that his wife has committed suicide, leaving him to unravel a tangled web of mystery and guilt.
As Sandy seeks answers, he becomes embroiled in the Federal prosecution of his brother-in-law, adding layers of tension to his already tumultuous life. Readers will encounter themes of legal intrigue and personal turmoil as Stern navigates his uncertain future and the legacy left by his wife. This novel continues the exploration of moral complexities and familial bonds, making it a significant addition to the mystery and detective genre.
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Presumed Innocent was the fiction debut of the decade–a magnetic work of suspense that earned Turow acclaim for his unparalleled storytelling gifts. Now, in a brilliant follow-up, Scott Turow stakes his claim as an American master, in a mesmerizing novel of law, family and deceit.Alejandro “Sandy” Stern–the brilliant defense lawyer from Presumed Innocent –comes home to discover that his wife of 30 years has committed suicide, leaving behind a web of mystery, money and guilt. While Stern hunts for answers, he is caught up in the threatened Federal prosecution of his most powerful and troublesome client–his own brother-in-law. Now, after a life of success, Sandy Stern is a man in desperate need of many truths–about his family, his uncertain future and the troubled legacy his wife left behind.
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