The 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...
Leo Davies epitomises success with his work & in his worldyet he has vulnerability. As this book & as the series of booksabout Leo, progress, he develops a greater understanding ofhimself. Leo started off arrogant but age is humbling him.What will happen to Leo when he gets old?After an initial attempt at custody, he gave his son Oliver to his estranged wife, Rachel. He was forced to do this as hisemotions compromised his judgement. For the first time,Leo failed. Yet Leo has grown emotionally & may for the firsttime start to realise how to find happiness with other people.Caro Fraser has an excellent ability to understand the conflicts & compromises that people make in the fulfilment of their lives.I cannot wait to read what happens to Leo, in her next book.
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