THE SECOND MAN

by Edward Grierson ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

A quietly expert account of a criminal case- and its prosecution through the British courts, is closely followed by Michael Irvine, a lawyer, who tells the story and who assists Marion Morrison who has- as her first big case- the defense of John Maudsley accused of the murder of his aunt. Maudsley, flippant, insolvent, unreliable, and a liar, has everything against him but Marion is convinced of his innocence, and her illogical, intuitive insights lead her to develop the theory of a ""second man""- unknown- who had been an accessory in the murder of the old lady and the theft of her jewels. A private investigator brings in suggestive- but inconclusive- material; the case is tried, and Marion's impulsive, impassioned attack helps to lose the first round; an appeal fails- and it is finally Marion, with Michael, who is able to secure the proof of guilt which clears Maudsley- on his way to the death house... Grierson tells a good story well, and this will find its second audience in the mystery market.

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Publisher: Knopf

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1956

Categories: FICTION