Jonathan Davies

Based on on of the most fascinating true-life cases of the decade, Jonathan Davies' thurd legal thriller is his most controversial and shockking indictment yet of our justice system.

Hilda Forgan has been found guilty of the murder of her elderly, bedridden aunt. As Miss Forgan was her constant companion and sole heir, not even the legendary skills of her defending counsel, Geoffrey Galbraith, could persuade the jury of her innocence.

Miss Forgan, however, is determined to take her case to the Court of Appeal. But no one is willing to represent her. No one, that is, until Jeremy Scott finds himself becoming involved.

As his superiors perssurise him to drop the case, the media take a sudden interest in him and the anonymous, threatening phone calls mount. Soon it becomes apparent that there is far more at stake than just his career...