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The Brief

Charles Holborne, Book 1

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The Brief

By: Simon Michael
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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London in the 1960s: gang wars, corrupt police, vice and pornography. Ex-boxer Charles Holborne has plenty of opportunities to build his reputation with the criminal classes as a barrister who delivers. But Charles, an East End boy made good, is not all he seems, and his past is snapping at his heels.

When his philandering wife has her throat slashed, Holborne finds himself on the wrong side of the law and on the run. Can he discover the truth of the brutal slaying and escape the hangman's noose?

Based upon real Old Bailey cases and genuine court documents, The Brief is the first in barrister Simon Michael's series of compelling criminal dramas, an evocative slice of sleazy glamour from the swinging '60s. Simon Michael delivers an authentic and addictive listen for any crime fan.

©2015 Simon Michael (P)2017 Audible, Ltd. Crime Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective Thriller Exciting

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This is a great book. I loved the storyline and the descriptions of london and the criminal bar

Loved this book

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Liked the fact the narrator sounded more than a little like Michael Caine, which was fitting for the era, London and the law. Great story, really enjoyed it from beginning to end.

A really good listen

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absolutely brilliant. really enjoyed both books. must read. he always lucky or unlucky with the women. into the dark world off gangland London

must read.

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A really interesting, involved story in 5 different parts. I have downloaded the next in the series and can't wait to listen to it. Great narration with different voices and accents.

Interesting.

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This is a crime story in a rather old-fashioned style, reminding us how crimes used to be committed and solved without the use of high technology! Almost innocent in style, though the crimes themselves were far from innocent. Great narration. The ending was something of a cliffhanger, necessary to read Book 2 to see what happens to Charles.

Fast-paced story

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loved it narrator was brilliant brought characters to life with all the different accents

Great read lots of twists and turns

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The excellent narration by Colin Mace made listening to this book a riveting experience. He brought so much drama to the story.

Superb Narration

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Excellent story line , great narrator, very well written and can’t wait to read “The Honest Man” the next in the series.

Well worth a read

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Brilliant storyline superbly narrated by Colin Mace. Can’t wait to listen to the next one!

Excellent!

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Loved this. Best listen since joining. It just kept me gripped and made me laugh.

Absolutely brilliant

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