An Immoral Code - Couverture souple

Fraser, Caro

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0753804689 ISBN 13 : 9780753804681

Editeur : Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1998

Synopsis

Charismatic Leo Davies has camouflaged his secret past by marrying solicitor Rachel Dean, and has taken silk. Now he leads in a case brought by Lloyds names, a case upoun which their whole world depends. But as he and former pupil, Anthony Cross, struggle to master the intricacies of the case, the delicate facade of Leo's marriage is already crumbling.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Now a QC at the eminent chambers of 5 Caper Court, Leo Davies has a big case on his hands. With Anthony Cross at his side, Leo finds himself representing a group of investors desperate to claim back the fortunes they unwittingly lost. They've staked everything on Leo's performance in court, blissfully unaware of the confusions of his private life which threaten to destroy their case. For at home, the delicate facade of Leo's marriage to Rachel is swiftly crumbling. And meanwhile, Anthony's burgeoning relationship with a colleague leaves Leo jealous at heart. But even these distractions won't stop Leo from making a play for one of his clients, the handsome TV celebrity Charles Beecham. But while Leo eyes Beecham, Beecham's own interests may lie elsewhere ...elegant front of Caper Court, the elite barristers' chambers, conceals unexpected emotional turmoil. As QC, Leo Davies' big case is to represent a group of Lloyd's Names. They've staked everything on Leo's performance in court, blissfully unaware of the confusions of his private life which threaten to destroy their case. At home, the delicate facade of Leo's marriage to the lovely Rachel is crumbling. Being married doesn't stop him from making a play for one of his clients, the handsome, feckless Charles Beecham. But while Leo eyes Beecham, Beecham is pursuing Rachel...

Revue de presse

'Fraser writes with panache, exuberance and humour, and never leaves the reader waiting too long for the next twist ... Most enjoyable' The Times 'Engages her readers quickly and never lets go' Tatler Magazine 'Prepare to be seduced by this masterful tale of love, duplicity and ambition' Company Magazine 'Witty ... polished ... Rumpole eat your heart out' She Magazine 'Smart, complex and deliciously racy' --Daily Record

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0753804689
• ISBN 13: 9780753804681
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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