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The Brief

Charles Holborne, Book 1

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The Brief

By: Simon Michael
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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London in the 1960s: gang wars, corrupt police, vice and pornography. Ex-boxer Charles Holborne has plenty of opportunities to build his reputation with the criminal classes as a barrister who delivers. But Charles, an East End boy made good, is not all he seems, and his past is snapping at his heels.

When his philandering wife has her throat slashed, Holborne finds himself on the wrong side of the law and on the run. Can he discover the truth of the brutal slaying and escape the hangman's noose?

Based upon real Old Bailey cases and genuine court documents, The Brief is the first in barrister Simon Michael's series of compelling criminal dramas, an evocative slice of sleazy glamour from the swinging '60s. Simon Michael delivers an authentic and addictive listen for any crime fan.

©2015 Simon Michael (P)2017 Audible, Ltd.
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VERY, VERY GOOD

Now that I have finished both books written by a barrister, and to use a cliche (and I was told never to use cliche's at Pitman's training college) ... "It blew me away".

It was the absolute perfect combination of author, Simon Michael and narrator, Colin Mace. Thank you both for creating such literary perfection and voice acting. See my review for An Honest Man. Even more superb.

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Fun listen

Nice little listen, fun story with plenty of twists and turns. Highly recommended if you fancy a good old crime story.

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Brilliant!


Great period courtroom drama. Had me gripped from beginning to end. I'll be looking for more by this author.

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Keep 'em coming!

Good story and the author manages to convey his obvious knowledge of the law without boring boring reader/ listener. Excellent narration. More please.

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Thoroughly enjoyable book

This was a thoroughly enjoyable and very well read book. The story is entirely plausible with nothing far fetched, and so clearly written from the author’s personal experience. It was hard to put down! Highly recommended.

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What a joy

Excellent book felt as if you were right back in that era… looking forward to the next in series

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Good story, great narration

A hugely enjoyable story and perfectly delivered by Colin Mace. Simon Michael weaves a good plot within the atmosphere of 1960s London and the world of the barristers’ chambers. A quality listen.

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Fantastic listen

One of the included list. Very good story, read well, definitely have another. Not something I would have chosen but seen by my wife.

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Really enjoyable

I really enjoyed this listen. Excellently read, really likeable protagonist and a pacey storyline that kept me hooked until the end!

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Great listen

Lost two nights sleep with this one! Easy to listen to, great narrator. Now about to download book 2.

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