{"title":"Henry Milner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Henry Milner collection, where gripping narratives and suspenseful tales await. Henry Milner is a celebrated author renowned for his compelling crime and thriller novels. Each book is intricately woven with thrilling plots and unexpected twists, ensuring an engaging reading experience for all mystery enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy works is \u003cem\u003eMurder at the Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating novel that plunges readers into the heart of a riveting investigation, set against the iconic backdrop of London’s judicial system. With an exquisite attention to detail and a flair for storytelling, Milner crafts a world where suspense and intrigue are never very far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an ardent fan of the crime genre or a new reader eager for an engrossing tale, Henry Milner’s books promise a whirlwind journey through the darker corridors of justice and investigation. Dive into this collection and discover why Milner is a must-read for thrill-seekers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murder-at-the-bailey-by-henry-milner-9781785907043","title":"Murder at the Bailey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA notorious loan shark is shot dead, in broad daylight, right outside the front doors of the Old Bailey. The killer is arrested at the scene and Adrian Stanford is lined up to take on the toughest defence case of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan he steer his client past the no-nonsense Detective Chief Superintendent 'Iron-Rod' Stokes, hell-bent on achieving a murder conviction in his last case before retirement? That's assuming he can keep his client alive in prison long enough for the trial to go ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan his illustrious defence QC, Patrick 'The Edge' Gorman, swerve the case past the acerbic judge known to all as Mack the Knife, whose own resolve is being tested to the limit by an adulterous wife? And why is London underworld \u003ci\u003enumero uno\u003c\/i\u003e Big Jake Davenport showing such a keen interest in the proceedings?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wickedly eccentric cast of brilliantly drawn characters populate this daring debut from one of Britain's top criminal defence lawyers. Dripping with sparkling dialogue and delicious wit, \u003ci\u003eMurder at the Bailey\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterly picaresque romp through the courtrooms, custody suites and London restaurants graced by the cognoscenti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Milner's memoir \u003ci\u003eNo Lawyers in Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'In a highly readable style with plenty of wry self-deprecating humour, Milner gives a compelling insight into a life defending some of the big-league criminal names. A must-read.' - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fascinating read as a top-class criminal defence lawyer tells the story of his top-class clients and their top-class crimes'. - James Morton, author of \u003ci\u003eKrays: The Final Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A no-holds-barred expose.' - Andy McNab\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An entertaining and revealing insight into the world of the criminal defence lawyer and the inside stories behind some of the Old Bailey's most famous cases.' - Duncan Campbell, author of \u003ci\u003eUnderworld: The definitive history of Britain's organised crime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072627622124,"sku":"9781785907043","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23685263482823.jpg?v=1765120713"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/henry-milner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}