Maxine Peake
Author
Series
Silk volume 1
Language
English
Description
Clive has finally become a Silk but his celebration party is dramatically cut short when news of the arrest of the son of the Head of Chambers for killing a police officer reaches the celebrations. Martha must step in to defend the young man despite the overwhelming evidence.
Author
Series
Silk volume 4
Language
English
Description
Martha is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal, at the same time as trying to get bail for another client. In the meantime, pressure increases on the pupils as the tenancy deadline draws near. And Clive receives some astonishing news which could change not only his personal life, but life at chambers for everyone.
Author
Series
Silk volume 1
Language
English
Description
Having just won an important case, Martha is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a good reference for her Silk application. Under huge time pressure, Martha has to prepare overnight. But will she be able to satisfy both the personal and the professional demands placed on her? Or will she be forced to sacrifice one case in order to win the other?
Author
Series
Silk volume 1
Language
English
Description
Martha Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. At Shoe Lane Chambers times are tough, and senior clerk Billy struggles to keep things afloat while Clive Reader tries to be stoic about his unsuccessful silk application.
Author
Series
Silk volume 3
Language
English
Description
Martha defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' court case. However, as the cases progress, both Martha and Nick find themselves in challenging positions. Can Martha save her client without endangering not only her silk application, but also her career?
Author
Series
Silk volume 2
Language
English
Description
Martha is representing Captain Peter Ryan in a Court Martial. He's accused of disobeying an order, resulting in the death of a 19 year old private. Under the watchful eyes of a distraught family who want answers, Martha navigates the army's legal system with the help of Captain Cassidy, Ryan's Unit Defense Officer.
Author
Series
Silk volume 3
Language
English
Description
Clive is prosecuting three students accused of sexually assaulting a waitress. Up against an intimidating defense counsel, Clive begins to waver, but a chance encounter with an old friend helps him discover a passion for prosecuting he didn't know he had.
Author
Series
Silk volume 5
Language
English
Description
Martha has to put her personal feelings aside when she is asked to defend a close friend from her past. Is she strong enough to ask him the tough questions in order to do her job properly? The evidence against him in the case of a gangland execution is overwhelming.
Author
Series
Silk volume 4
Language
English
Description
When an anxious solicitor turns up on the doorstep of Shoe Lane Billy knows just who he needs. Dani's nephew is fighting extradition to the US on charges of terrorism and despite Clive's warnings Martha cannot let the system swallow up a young man without any firm evidence. Up against the might of the US government, Martha must use all her skills to save Rashid; even if he seems reluctant to help himself.
Author
Series
Silk volume 3
Language
English
Description
Battle lines are drawn when Martha and Clive find themselves on opposing sides in a high profile case of assisted suicide. A mother is accused of helping her severely paralyzed daughter to die and Martha must fight to defend her client in a test case amidst the moral arguments that surround such a contentious subject.
Author
Series
Silk volume 2
Language
English
Description
Delving into the murky world of professional football, Martha must put her feelings aside to defend a footballer accused of a pitch assault on another player. Witnessed by tens of thousands of football fans it seems an impossible task. Reluctant to cooperate and help his defense, Martha must gain the trust of her client to discover a secret he's determined to keep hidden from the football world.
Author
Series
Silk volume 6
Language
English
Description
Martha is becoming increasingly isolated as she fights to defend ex-boyfriend Sean against overwhelming evidence. Determined to ignore an angry Clive who attempts to force her to confront the holes in her client's story, Martha begins to wonder if she's cut out for this world. As she begins to uncover further lies Sean has told she is shocked when she has to rely on an old enemy to have any hope of clearing his name.
Author
Series
Silk volume 5
Language
English
Description
At the Supreme Court Martha is representing Jackson Henderson in a death row case. Against a ticking clock and with Billy breathing down her neck, Martha faces the toughest legal argument of her career. Clive increasingly feels that he's not the right barrister for Fatima Ali and at the risk of losing George, persuades Martha to take the brief, conveniently leaving him free to prosecute Jody Farr.
Author
Series
Silk volume 2
Language
English
Description
In an effort to boost her Silk application, Martha accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Clive is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Martha. As the case draws to a close, Martha begins to realize that things are not always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
Author
Series
Silk volume 6
Language
English
Description
Martha takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old Bailey. However, when the case starts to fall apart, Martha must try to remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it is decision time for the pupils, and the fate of chambers hangs in the balance.
Author
Series
Silk volume 6
Language
English
Description
Reluctantly representing Jody Farr, Martha will do her job, but she won't allow him or Micky to get under her skin. Fighting shifting power plays and an untenable defense she begins to feel that Jody isn't getting a fair trial and suspect's foul play. Setting a dangerous trap, can Martha uncover the unbelievable truth?
Author
Series
Silk volume 5
Language
English
Description
Martha prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being properly defended by her colleague, Noah. Meanwhile, Nick takes on his first major case, and both Martha and Clive have their Silk interviews. Will Martha be able to ensure a fair trial for the teacher at the same time as succeeding in her interview?
Author
Series
Silk volume 4
Language
English
Description
In a David and Goliath battle Martha represents the driver of a high security prison van. When some of his prisoners escape, Michael Ward opens the doors of his van to find another dead. With Ward and the security firm accused of causing the prisoner's death, Martha fights to make Ward stand up for himself, lest he becomes the fall guy.
20) The Delivered
Author
Language
English
Description
Fanny Lye lives a quiet Puritan life with her husband John and young son Arthur, but her simple world is shaken to its core by the unexpected arrival of a mysterious young couple in need. An unexpected visit from the local Sheriff causes events to escalate that changes Fanny's disciplined life forever.