Published by Simon &
Schuster
ISBN 0-684-86153-4
Deb Gilbert is serving a life sentence for the murder of her father. Trish Maguire, a Barrister, with a strong belief in justice is persuaded by anna Grayling, an old friend who runs an independent televison production company, to help her prove Deb Gilbert is innocent.
Trish quickly becomes aware that nearly everyone thinks that Deb is guilty, but after visiting her in prison Trish is not so sure. This feeling is reinforced when she talks with the QC who defended her in court, the family Doctor and Deb's staunch supporter, the high profile Mp Malcolm Chaze.
Whilst pursuing her investigations, juggling her heavy case load and visiting her father in hospital, who is in intensive care after a heart attack, Trish feels the strain on her relationship with George. When Trish finally asks the question of her father, 'Why did you leave?' she is devastated by the answer.
This is a book about family and relationships, rage, frustration, despair, pain and ultimately murder. The characterisation is brilliant. I also enjoyed meeting again several characters introduced in the prevous two books. Although, this can be read as a stand-alone book, I found it interesting to see the development of some of the supporting characters.
The third in the Trish Maquire series is the best
yet.
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Lizzie Hayes
June 2000