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  • An Honest Man

  • Charles Holborne, Book 2
  • By: Simon Michael
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)

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An Honest Man

By: Simon Michael
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Publisher's Summary

Criminal barrister Charles Holborne may have just escaped the hangman by proving he was framed for murder, but his life is now in ruins. His wife is dead, his high-flying career has morphed into criminal notoriety, and bankruptcy threatens. When the biggest brief of Charles' career unexpectedly lands on his desk, it looks as if he has been thrown a lifeline. But far from keeping him afloat, it drags him ever deeper into the shadowy underworld of 1960s London. Now, not only is his practice at stake, but his very life. Can Charles extricate himself from a chess game played from the shadows by corrupt police officers and warring gangs without once again turning to crime himself?

Based on real Old Bailey cases and genuine court documents, An Honest Man is the second in the series of Charles Holborne novels by barrister Simon Michael, set in the sleazy London of the 1960s.

©2016 Simon Michael (P)2017 Audible, Ltd.

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Gripping. Would love to see the movie

This is an excellent story. Held my interest through the night, can’t wait to se it as a movie. But Charles Holborne is already in my head with absolute clarity.

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Excellent

Had to keep listening couldn’t unplug ear pods. Throughly recommend this author. Engaging storyline and narration.

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Bit of a letdown but still with a (free) listen

The first book was solid enough. This wasn’t as good. For the second book in a series, it was a strange move not re-introducing the main character until quite few chapters in.

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Very enjoyable

As with book 1 the story was good and the legal aspects and court room procedures were very interesting.

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Interesting.

twists and turns throughout, made for an interesting read. characters were colourful, I found myself wondering who was a good person and who was a rotten one. enjoyable

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Enjoyable story and narrator

Thoroughly enjoyable with the best narrator I've heard. Great and accurate courtroom drama. Set in London in the sixties adds interesting details.

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This was a cracker!

So loving this series. Great narration, I’ll be looking for more. The writing style flows and characters real and believable

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Another great story

Enjoyed this book as much as The Brief. Very realistic i to listen to. Excellent narration well worth a listen.

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