Talented defence attorney Francis Ledsam is celebrating following his successful defence of client Oliver Hilditch, accused of the murder of his business partner. Ledsam’s celebrations are short-lived however, when Hilditch’s wife reveals her husband to be capable of a range of horrific crimes. Ledsam begins to doubt himself and soon finds himself torn between his principles and love. An intriguing mystery from author E. Phillips Oppenheim. Zdroj anotace: Web obalkyknih.cz