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  • Benson and De Vere, Book 1
  • By: John Fairfax
  • Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Summary Justice

By: John Fairfax
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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The last time Tess de Vere saw William Benson, she was a law student on work experience. He was a 21-year-old, led from the dock of the Old Bailey to begin a life sentence for murder. He'd said he was innocent. She'd believed him.

Sixteen years later Tess overhears a couple of hacks mocking a newcomer to the London Bar, a no-hoper with a murder conviction, running his own show from an old fishmonger's in Spitalfields. That night she walks back into Benson's life. The price of his rehabilitation - and access to the bar - is an admission of guilt to the killing of Paul Harbeton, whose family have vowed revenge. He's an outcast. The government wants to shut him down, and no solicitor will instruct him. But he's subsidised by a mystery benefactor, and a desperate woman has turned to him for help: Sarah Collingstone, mother of a child with special needs, accused of slaying her wealthy lover. It's a hopeless case, and the murder trial, Benson's first, starts in four days. The evidence is overwhelming, but, like Benson long ago, she swears she's innocent.

Tess joins the defence team, determined to help Benson survive. But as Benson follows the twists and turns in the courtroom, Tess embarks upon a secret investigation of her own, determined to uncover the truth behind the death of Paul Harbeton on a lonely night in Soho. True to life, fast-paced and absolutely compelling, Summary Justice introduces a new series of courtroom dramas featuring two maverick lawyers driven to fight injustice at any cost.

©2017 John Fairfax (P)2016 Little Brown Book Group

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Pretty Good

I had to listen to the first 2 chapters twice. I was drifting off. But a good story. Parts were disappointing. Nicely written.

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A wonderful listen

I found my way to this audiobook through the narrator’s backlist, and what a discovery it was. A gripping mystery with unique characters and elegant language. The narration was perfect for the story, with crisp diction and expressive dialogue. I’m intrigued to see how this series develops. Thankfully further books are already available….

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enthralling

loved every word. Such strong characterisation matched with intelligence. can't wait to read the next title.

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Excellent story

Strong characters, clever plot falling just the right side of credible but twisty. Only the almost romance so reminiscent of jk galbraith disappoints. In this day and age I hope for some advance over the endless will they or wont they. Also well narrated. Top marks one of the best books I've listened to this year.

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