Description:Another
splendid work of the masterly writer Morris West. Whether he describes a
conversation, a scene, a rule of law or a moral dilemma, his prose
captures the moment to perfection.
in this novel he reflects on the
inadequacy and injustice of the rule of law when mitigating
circumstances or mental instability intrude. A young woman Anna, murders
a village mayor in cold blood. Surely this case will be cut and dried.
The prosecution certainly assumes this is so. However the defence team
headed by the brilliant but unhappy lawyer Carlo pleads Anna's case that
makes the prosecution hold its breath waiting for the judge's decision.