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The Rapunzel Act, Volume 4

Abi Silver author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Eye Books

Published:15th Apr '21

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The Rapunzel Act, Volume 4 cover

Can you find justice...when the world is watching?

Can you find justice…when the world is watching?

Can you find justice…when the world is watching?
‘A gripping mystery sensitively told’ – The Times
When breakfast TV host and nation’s darling Rosie Harper is found brutally murdered at home, suspicion falls on her spouse, formerly international football star, Danny ‘walks on water’ Mallard, now living out of the public eye as trans woman, Debbie.
Not only must Debbie challenge the hard evidence against her, including her blood-drenched glove at the scene of the crime, she must also contend with the world’s prejudices, as the trial is broadcast live. For someone trying to live their life without judgment, it might be too much to bear.
Legal duo Judith Burton and Constance Lamb feel the pressure of public scrutiny as they strive to defend their most famous client yet.
Another thought-provoking courtroom drama from the acclaimed author of the Burton & Lamb series.

‘What could have been a gimmicky roll in the gutter turns out to be a gripping mystery sensitively told’
‘Thought-provoking…the trial is genuinely enthralling. Silver’s real achievement is in making issues that fascinate lawyers transparent, accessible and entertaining to readers -- ‍Jewish Chronicle
‘Unusual and challenging’ -- Law Society Gazette, Best Law Books of 2021
‘This fourth instalment in the Burton and Lamb series is as poignant as ever – a timely exploration of the implications of the increasing movement towards broadcasting trials and sentencing’ -- JLife Magazine
‘The fourth in Silver’s fairy-tale series of crime novels has its fingers hovering over quite a few hot-button issues... Under her assured hand, Rapunzel manages to address perceptions of trans women, the morality of eco-warriors and the wisdom of television airing of ongoing court trials without falling over itself’ -- Shots Magazine
‘The fourth in Silver’s fairy-tale series of crime novels has its fingers hovering over quite a few hot-button issues... Under her assured hand, Rapunzel manages to address perceptions of trans women, the morality of eco-warriors and the wisdom of television airing of ongoing court trials without falling over itself’ - Shots Magazine || ‘This fourth instalment in the Burton and Lamb series is as poignant as ever – a timely exploration of the implications of the increasing movement towards broadcasting trials and sentencing’ - JLife Magazine || ‘Thought-provoking…the trial is genuinely enthralling. Silver’s real achievement is in making issues that fascinate lawyers transparent, accessible and entertaining to readers - ‍Jewish Chronicle || ‘Unusual and challenging’ - Law Society Gazette, Best Law Books of 2021 || ‘What could have been a gimmicky roll in the gutter turns out to be a gripping mystery sensitively told’
‘The fourth in Silver’s fairy-tale series of crime novels has its fingers hovering over quite a few hot-button issues... Under her assured hand, Rapunzel manages to address perceptions of trans women, the morality of eco-warriors and the wisdom of television airing of ongoing court trials without falling over itself’ - Shots Magazine || ‘This fourth instalment in the Burton and Lamb series is as poignant as ever – a timely exploration of the implications of the increasing movement towards broadcasting trials and sentencing’ - JLife Magazine || ‘Thought-provoking…the trial is genuinely enthralling. Silver’s real achievement is in making issues that fascinate lawyers transparent, accessible and entertaining to readers - ‍Jewish Chronicle || ‘Unusual and challenging’ - Law Society Gazette, Best Law Books of 2021 || ‘What could have been a gimmicky roll in the gutter turns out to be a gripping mystery sensitively told’

ISBN: 9781785632266

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 365g

464 pages