Fish That Swim (Paperback)

Miles Bishop

ISBN 10: 1499642245 / ISBN 13: 9781499642247

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. Set against the backdrop of the English legal profession, this story begins in 1991, when an arrogant, young solicitor, Andrew Fitzgerald, is on the verge of becoming a partner in his family's long established law firm. The promotion is in danger of being postponed, when a former employee makes allegations of misconduct against Fitzgerald, in her claim for unfair dismissal. Almost a quarter of a century later, Fitzgerald is now an accomplished and very successful criminal law solicitor. When the playboy son of a millionaire property developer is charged with murder, Fitzgerald faces the most difficult, but potentially rewarding case of his entire professional career. This is one case that he must win. A not guilty verdict would result in untold benefits and new business via a grateful father. The dangers behind a guilty verdict could be devastating. How far will Fitzgerald be prepared to bend the rules to increase the chances of an acquittal? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fish That Swim (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1499642245
• ISBN 13: 9781499642247
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the English legal profession, this story begins in 1991, when an arrogant, young solicitor, Andrew Fitzgerald, is on the verge of becoming a partner in his family's long established law firm. The promotion is in danger of being postponed, when a former employee makes allegations of misconduct against Fitzgerald, in her claim for unfair dismissal. Almost a quarter of a century later, Fitzgerald is now an accomplished and very successful criminal law solicitor. When the playboy son of a millionaire property developer is charged with murder, Fitzgerald faces the most difficult, but potentially rewarding case of his entire professional career. This is one case that he must win. A not guilty verdict would result in untold benefits and new business via a grateful father. The dangers behind a guilty verdict could be devastating. How far will Fitzgerald be prepared to bend the rules to increase the chances of an acquittal?

About the Author

Miles Bishop is married and lives with his wife and two children on the coast of Northumberland. Having previously worked in the legal profession since 1975, Fish That Swim is his first crime novel, based on the experiences and varied cross-section of characters he encountered during those years. His other interests include music, astronomy and photography.