Esiotrot Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 This week I watched an interesting interview with Frances Fyfield on Sky Arts 'The Book Show'. I had not previously heard of her and loved the sound of her latest book - BLOOD FROM STONE - Marianne Shearer is at the height of her career, a dauntingly successful barrister, respected by her peers and revered by her clients. So why has she killed herself? Her latest case had again resulted in an acquittal, though the outcome was principally due to the death of the prime witness after Marianne's forceful cross-examination. Had this wholly professional and unemotional lawyer been struck by guilt or uncertainty, or is there some secret to be discovered in her blandly comfortable private life? Her death reveals a paucity of friends, a grasping brother and a tenacious colleague, Peter Friel, who is determined to find out if that last trial held the reason for her taking her own life. The transcript holds intriguing clues, but it is another witness at the trial who holds the key to the truth and she is far from sure that she can reveal her secrets without releasing even more deceit and destruction. She has also written under her given name of France Hegarty, I did a search on both names on the site but couldnt find anything ~ Has anyone read any of her other books? Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I read one of hers - Shadows on the Mirror - absolutely donkey's years ago. I can't remember much about it at all actually, which isn't much help! Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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