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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. Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Law Detective Thriller Exciting

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An extremely good story told by a fantastic crime teller. Recommended to those who haven’t heard of the author, as I hadn’t.

The Brief

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

Fun listen

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Long, slow and tedious. Perhaps it's just me, but after 5 chapters, I decided not to bother. Too many other books to read!!

Didn't enjoy this at all

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

Brilliant!

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Great narration. I have downloaded the second book already. I am sure there is more of this story to come.

Well written story

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