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  • Benson and De Vere, Book 4
  • By: John Fairfax
  • Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
  • Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (92 ratings)
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Fatal Proof

By: John Fairfax
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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Summary

The Hither Green murder...

William Benson knows what it's like to be accused of something you didn't do - the fear, the vulnerability and the nightmare of watching your life unravel. Now he speaks on behalf of those who have no voice, defending anyone who claims to be innocent. This time, it's Karmen Naylor, estranged daughter of a south London crime boss, fighting a murder charge and desperate to be believed. But Benson becomes trapped into a grudge match between two rival clans, endangering himself and those he loves.

Tess de Vere is by Benson's side but she's keeping something from him. A stranger on the trail of a secret death squad operating in Northern Ireland during the Troubles brings a terrible secret into the heart of her own life. And he won't go away.

Can Tess and Will find their way through all the secrets and the lies? Should justice always be served - and if so, at what cost?

©2023 John Fairfax (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK

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Too many secrets, too many lies!

It's been two years since solicitor Tess De Vere instructed 'lifer' barrister William Benson. Despite the attraction between them, that her & her friend Sally's investigation (& a death bed confession) revealed that he was indeed not guilty of the murder he'd served time for, she's stayed away, because now she's the one with something to hide, secrets in her past!
Like another reviewer, I wonder if only the engaging trilogy, Summary Justice, Blind Defence & Forced Confessions were originally planned by the author, and Fatal Proof was an after thought, that's set to become another trilogy, this time with the backstory being around Tess's angst, the disclosure of events that happened during the Troubles in Northern Ireland!!!
As to the criminal case, the Hither Green murder, that brings the Benson / De Vere team together again, it's rooted in gangland, sibling jealously. Benson does his magic in court, getting the underserving defendant off, but it's Tess who eventually puts all the pieces together to see what's been behind the maneuverings. The proceedings at the Old Bailey are as ever enthralling, however to say the the plot is convoluted is an understatement.
Overall, it's an enjoyable enough listen, with Daniel Weyman's fine narration capturing the tense, emotional, lovey-dovey moments nicely; just wish I'd taken a break from from the series after finishing book 3.

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Good listen but overly complicated!

it was nice to hear again from Benson and De Vere...but maybe it's been too long since the last book, or maybe this was a book too far, but it has lost some zing. The writing style and narration are as enjoyable as before, but talk about convoluted plots! I felt as if the trilogy was all that was envisaged, and this was a book too far to be latched credibly on to that last series. Tess's woes are really quite tortured and abstract, and rather than creating a depth we really don't need, it just becomes a distraction. Nonetheless, it remains an enjoyable listen.

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Jeffery Archer with knobs on!

Another superb story in the Benson series with clever twists and turns. Didn’t want it to end.
Excellent narration too. Can’t wait for the next one!

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Great story, again

One of my favourite series! And I love the way Daniel Weyman reads all of them

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Wow

I loved this series of book and I only hope the ending is a hint to another book. Please please please let it be true

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Great book

Great story with strong characters, keeps you wanting more. Can’t wait for the next book!

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Riveting

This without a doubt is the best so far. Mr Fairfax is truly a very talented Author. Really looking forward to book 5.

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Twisty and turny and brilliant

Each of the books in this series has been excellent and better than the one before. Wonderful narration.

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Excellent series

This is the forth book in the series, and each one better than the last. Brilliantly written & narrated.

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Had to keep going back and re listening Story a little disjointed. Good narration

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