The Burden of Proof (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: Scott Turow
- First Published: 1990
- Type of Work: Mystery
- Genres: Long fiction, Mystery and detective literature, Suspense
- Subjects: Self-discovery, Suicide, Crime or criminals, Chicago, 1980’s, Law or legislation, Adultery, Lawyers, Mysteries, Attorneys
- Locales: Chicago, IL, Midwest (U.S.), Kindle County, IL (fictive)
In Scott Turow’s last novel, PRESUMED INNOCENT, defense lawyer Alejandro Stern successfully defended prosecuting attorney Rusty Sabich (who has since become a judge) on a murder charge. Now, it is Stern’s world that is turned upside down, when his wife, Clara, commits suicide. Stern must face some of the same censure that Sabich did as he imagines people pointing at him and whispering about what he must have done to make Clara kill herself.
Soon, however, the gossip fades and Stern becomes just another eligible bachelor. He has problems adjusting to his new life, however,...
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