The Burden Of Proof

Scott Turow
1990

Pre-loved
Hardcover
Great condition

In The Burden of Proof, Scott Turow delves into the life of Sandy Stern, a brilliant defense attorney from his earlier novel Presumed Innocent. The story begins with the sudden suicide of Sandy's wife, Clara, after thirty-one years of marriage. As Sandy grapples with his grief, he uncovers unsettling truths about Clara's life, leading him to question the very foundation of their relationship. Simultaneously, he defends his brother-in-law, Dixon Hartnell, a commodities broker entangled in a federal investigation, forcing Sandy to navigate a complex web of legal and personal challenges. Set in the fictional Kindle County, Illinois, the novel explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities within the legal system