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The journey of their lifetime . . . 'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these words, it sparks a revelation. Raised on California's Coronado Island by conservative parents, she has always strived to be a good girl. However, in 1965, as the world shifts around her, she envisions a different path. After her brother ships out to Vietnam, Frankie impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps, stepping into a chaotic and destructive war zone. As inexperienced as the soldiers she serves alongside, she grapples with the trauma of war and the challenges of returning to a transformed America. Throughout her journey, Frankie learns the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can bring. This narrative highlights one woman's experience in war while illuminating the stories of all women who have risked their lives to help others—sacrifices that have often gone unrecognized. With searing insight and lyrical beauty, it offers a profoundly emotional tale featuring a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage define an era. Praise for the author includes accolades from notable figures, emphasizing her storytelling prowess and the emotional depth of her narratives.

U vihoru rata, mlada je žena na raskrižju puteva. Ono što je učinila, progonit će je ostatak života. Ali čudesna igra sudbine potvrđuje da ljubav i nada nikada ne umiru. Oxford, Engleska. Mlada studentica povijesti Kendra Van Zant dolazi u pitoresknu ladanjsku kuću kako bi intervjuirala devedesetdvogodišnju Isabel McFarland kao jednu od rijetkih živućih svjedoka londonskog Blitza. Ono što Kendra doznaje od Isabel istodobno je dar i teret koji će na kušnju staviti sva njezina uvjerenja. Engleska 1940-ih. U strahu od njemačkih zračnih napada na London nakon pada Francuske, započinje velika evakuacija oko milijun gradske djece na selo. Petnaestogodišnja Emmy Downtree i njezina mlađa sestra Julia udomljene su u prelijepu ladanjsku kuću u pokrajini Cotswold. No Emmyna žarka želja da se vrati u grad i ostvari karijeru dizajnerice vjenčanica kosi se s njezinim osjećajem dužnosti prema sestrici Juliji koja uživa u njihovu boravku na selu. Upravo u trenutku kada djevojčice kriomice stignu u grad, započinje stravično bombardiranje Londona te su sestre naprasno razdvojene, a tijek njihova života nepovratno je promijenjen. Emmy si to ne može oprostiti…

Lenora Allbright is 13 when her father convinces her mother, Cora, to forgo their inauspicious existence in Seattle and move to Kaneq, AK. It's 1974, and the former Vietnam POW sees a better future away from the noise and nightmares that plague him. Having been left a homestead by a buddy who died in the war, Ernt is secure in his beliefs, but never was a family less prepared for the reality of Alaska, the long, cold winters and isolation. Locals want to help out, especially classmate Matthew Walker, who likes everything about Leni. Yet the harsh conditions bring out the worst in Ernt, whose paranoia takes over their lives and exacerbates what Leni sees as the toxic relationship between her parents. The Allbrights are as green as greenhorns can be, and even first love must endure unimaginable hardship and tragedy as the wilderness tries to claim more victims.

One of Marie Claire's Best Women’s Fiction of the year! From the bestselling author of THE ALICE NETWORK comes a gripping historical novel featuring a battle-hardened English journalist and a Russian female bomber pilot who unite to track down a Nazi war criminal hiding in America. In the aftermath of war, the hunter becomes the hunted. Nina Markova, a bold dreamer, risks everything to join the Night Witches, an all-female night bomber regiment, during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. When she finds herself stranded behind enemy lines, she becomes the target of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress. British war correspondent Ian Graham, transformed by the horrors of war, has become a Nazi hunter but struggles to capture the elusive Huntress. He teams up with Nina, the only witness to escape her clutches, but a shared secret threatens their mission. Meanwhile, in post-war Boston, seventeen-year-old Jordan McBride aspires to be a photographer. When her father brings home a new fiancée, Jordan is excited but soon senses danger in the German widow's past. As she investigates, she uncovers deep-seated family secrets that could jeopardize everything she holds dear. This immersive tale reveals the profound consequences of war and the quest for justice and truth.

The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network

Set in 1960s California, this debut novel is a humorous and uplifting tale of a female scientist whose career is constantly undermined by societal expectations of women. Elizabeth Zott, a unique and determined individual, navigates a world where her scientific ambitions clash with the prevailing belief that a woman’s place is in the home. Despite her qualifications, Elizabeth faces discrimination from her peers, who are anything but scientific regarding equality. A turning point occurs when she meets Calvin Evans, a superstar colleague who treats her and her ideas as equals. Their chemistry is undeniable, but three years later, Elizabeth finds herself an unwed single mother and the star of a popular cooking show, Supper at Six. Through her unconventional cooking methods—like combining H2O and sodium chloride—Elizabeth not only teaches women how to cook but also empowers them to challenge the status quo. With its laugh-out-loud humor, keen observations, and a vibrant cast of characters, this story celebrates Elizabeth's journey as she transforms the lives of those around her while defying societal norms.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home. In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself. “One of [Kristin Hannah’s] most compelling and riveting novels.”—Booklist

By the New York Times bestselling and prizewinning author of SEAT ARRANGEMENTS, this novel follows the extraordinary life of Marian Graves, who is marked by a thirst for freedom and adventure. Rescued as a baby from a sinking ship, her journey takes her from daring flights with pilots to flying Spitfires during the war. In 1950, she pursues her dream of circumnavigating the globe. However, a crash landing leaves her stranded on Antarctic ice with insufficient fuel. As she faces her fate, she writes a final log entry, ready for her last journey. Decades later, Hadley Baxter, a troubled Hollywood starlet, feels an irresistible pull to portray Marian Graves, leading her to uncover the mysteries surrounding the vanished pilot's life. This captivating tale spans oceans and continents, weaving a narrative rich in suspense and emotional depth. It explores themes of loss, obsession, sacrifice, and the profound mysteries of freedom, love, and existence. With accolades from critics, the author is celebrated for her exceptional talent, described as "outrageously gifted" and "ferociously clever," delivering a graceful and dazzling narrative that captivates readers.

A follow-up to Firefly Lane returns readers to the world of Tully, Kate, and Tully's mother, who explore their understandings about love, family, loss, and redemption while turning to each other in the hopes of salvaging their lives.

A novel from the bestselling author, telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon. We think of her as the barren wife of a notorious king; but behind this legacy lies a story. She will do anything to achieve her aim; even if it means telling the greatest lie, and holding to it.

"A smart, thoughtful, and timely exploration of two sisters' lives from the 1950s to the present as they struggle to find their places--and be true to themselves--in a rapidly evolving world. Mrs. Everything is an ambitious, richly textured journey through history--and herstory--as these two sisters navigate a changing America over the course of their lives"

Quirky, charming and moving - fall in love with 'The Rosie Project of dog novels'

The woman Victor Carl was once engaged to, reappears in his life and makes him the fall guy for the murder of her husband.

Očaravajuća priča o ljubav, ambiciji i strasti... Lijepa kći bogatog venecijanskog trgovca Adriana d'Amato posjeduje izniman dar za glazbu te usprkos očevoj zabrani potajice odlazi na satove violine kod slavnog glazbenika Antonija Vivaldija. Strast koju s njim dijeli prema glazbi uskoro prerasta u tajnu ljubavnu vezu. Ali, Vivaldi je svećenik i njegova veza s Adrianom neprihvatljiva je kako u očima Crkve, tako i u očima društva. Oboje su svjesni da će se ona jednog dana morati udati i da će to biti kraj njihove veze, ali nitko ne može predvidjeti niz događaja koji će Vivaldija prisiliti da bira između ljubavi prema ženi i ljubavi prema glazbi. Posljedice tog odabira, kao i Adrianinih odluka, progonit će ih oboje cijelog života na načine o kojima nisu mogli ni sanjati. Adrianin otac odlučan je pak u namjeri da je uda za nekog bogatog i istaknutog venecijanskog patricija, a zgodan i šarmantan mladić iz ugledne plemićke obitelji samo dodatno zakomplicira stvar… „Strastvena, dirljiva ljubavna priča… Snažno me se dojmila njihova nemoguća ljubav i bogatstvo života koji je iz nje izniknuo.“ - Stephanie Cowell

Home Front, from bestselling author Kristin Hannah, is a heart-wrenching portrayal of a mother and wife returning from war to face family life that's forever changed.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Roses comes "epic storytelling that plunges the reader headfirst" into the fate of heiress Samantha Gordon and ranch hand Nathan Holloway as their lives collide in early 1900s Texas. (Jackie K Cooper, The Huffington Post) Texas in the early 1900s was on the cusp of an oil boom that, unbeknownst to its residents, would spark a period of dramatic changes and economic growth. In the midst of this transformative time in Southern history, two unforgettable characters emerge and find their fates irrevocably intertwined: Samantha Gordon, the privileged heiress to the sprawling Las Tres Lomas cattle ranch near Fort Worth, and Nathan Holloway, a sweet-natured and charming farm boy from far north Texas. As changes sweep the rustic countryside, Samantha and Nathan's connection drives this narrative compulsively forward as they love, lose, and betray. In this grand yet intimate novel, Meacham once again delivers a heartfelt, big-canvas story full of surprising twists and deep emotional resonance.

Being a client means loyalty, whether deserved or not, and receiving my best effort for an hourly fee. In a world where everyone has turned against him, there is one person who will fight by his side as long as there is a battle. William Lashner, acclaimed author of Fatal Flaw, Bitter Truth, and Hostile Witness, weaves dark, witty tales of suspense featuring Victor Carl, a defense attorney navigating life in shades of gray. With a struggling legal practice, a dead-end love life, and unpaid traffic tickets, Victor often bends legal ethics in pursuit of easy money. However, loyalty remains his guiding principle, especially to clients—even if they are dead. When Joey Cheaps, a lowlife with a tragic end, shares his involvement in a crime before being murdered, Victor is thrust into a quest for justice. Investigating Joey's dark past leads Victor on a twisting journey to uncover a suitcase filled with cash, photographs of a mysterious woman, and a Supreme Court justice harboring secrets. As he delves deeper, Victor finds himself targeted by a vengeful enemy with a painful history. Past Due is a thrilling, darkly evocative tale that pushes Victor into uncharted territory, solidifying Lashner's reputation as a master of suspense.

Orphaned, penniless, Jacob Jankowski jumps a freight train in the dark, and in that instant, transforms his future. By morning, he's landed a job with the Flying Squadron of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. By nightfall, he's in love. In an America made colourless by prohibition and the Depression, the circus is a refuge of sequins and sensuality. But behind the glamour lies a darker world, where both animals and men are dispensable. Where falling in love is the most dangerous act of all ...

Bestselling, previously self published novel with a new, longer version with more of the love story and the laugh out loud moments that readers have come to love.

In this New York Times bestseller that inspired the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, Philippa Gregory tells the tale of Anne Neville, a beautiful young woman who must navigate the treachery of the English court as her father, known as the Kingmaker, uses her and her sister as pawns in his political game. The Kingmaker’s Daughter—Philippa Gregory’s first sister story since The Other Boleyn Girl—is the gripping tale of the daughters of the man known as the Kingmaker, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick: the most powerful magnate in fifteenth-century England. Without a son and heir, he uses his daughters, Anne and Isabel, as pawns in his political games, and they grow up to be influential players in their own right. At the court of Edward IV and his beautiful queen, Elizabeth Woodville, Anne grows from a delightful child to become ever more fearful and desperate when her father makes war on his former friends. Married at age fourteen, she is soon left widowed and fatherless, her mother in sanctuary and her sister married to the enemy. Anne manages her own escape by marrying Richard, Duke of Gloucester, but her choice will set her on a collision course with the overwhelming power of the royal family.

Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she met his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and saw her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. They share the mystery of the tarot card of the wheel of fortune before Joan is taken to a horrific death at the hands of the English rulers of France.

A fatally dangerous man—and the woman who stands in the way of all he has ever desired. Beautiful and ruthless, the elegant assassin Allegreto will stop at nothing to regain his rightful place. The perfect instrument has just fallen into his hands, in the lovely form of Lady Elena—the long-lost princess of the land he intends to wrest back from his enemies. But she is no mere maiden to be possessed. Even as he forces her to bend to his will, in the heat of desire and fury Elena finds the hidden power in her own soul, a merciless passion and command that will bring her dark lover to his knees. Her mastery may destroy him—or build an unexpected future from the bitter ashes of his life and dreams.

Spanning the 1930s to the present day, from a magnificent estate in war-torn England to Thailand, this sweeping debut tells the tale of a concert pianist, Julia, and the prominent Crawford family whose shocking secrets are revealed, leading to devastating consequences for generations to come.

An only survivor of the ambitious Boleyn family, lady-in-waiting Jane Boleyn testifies against Henry VIII's latest queen, Anne of Cleves, and conspires to place her young cousin, Catherine Howard, on the throne

'A heartwarming treat from one of my favourite writers' Katie Fforde

It must have been a hell of a night—one filled with bad judgment, wrong turns, and a hard sexual charge that both frightens and compels. Victor Carl wakes up disoriented, his suit in tatters, missing socks, and a painful new tattoo of a heart inscribed with the name Chantal Adair. His apartment is a mess, his partnership is crumbling, and he’s drowning in alcohol while flirting with reporters and sleeping with Realtors. Desperate for clarity, he fixates on finding Chantal, questioning whether she is the love of his life or just a drunken mistake. However, Victor's priorities shift when his client, a wanted man, needs to come in from the cold, armed with a stolen painting as leverage. This painting stirs up trouble, drawing unwanted attention from those who are not pleased with its resurfacing or the client’s threats to reveal secrets. As Victor digs deeper into Chantal’s identity and his client’s precarious situation, he finds himself in increasing danger, haunted by the ghosts of his past that are determined to reclaim what belongs to them.

Moscow 1945. As Stalin celebrates victory over Hitler, shots ring out. The children of Russia's most important leaders are dead. Is it murder? A suicide pact? Or a conspiracy? An investigation begins and children are arrested, forced to testify against their friends - and their parents. This is an epic tale of youth, love and betrayal in Stalinist Russia, from the author of SASHENKA.

'Nobody got fed while I read A Gathering Light: If George Clooney had walked into the room I would have told him to come back later when I'd finished.' Dinah Hall Sunday Telegraph

You don't always get to start your life over. Sometimes, life starts itself over for you.'Charming, hopeful, and gently romantic . . . Evvie Drake is great company.' Rainbow RowellOne morning, Eveleth 'Evvie' Drake got up, packed her suitcase, and got ready to leave her life - and her perfect husband - behind. But before she walked out of the door, she received a phone call asking her to come to the hospital. That day, Evvie's new life as a widow began. Now wrestling with her guilt and grief, Evvie has found her independence, but not the way she planned. Unable to leave the house she once dreamed of escaping, it's clear to her best friend Andy that Evvie needs a change. And Andy might just have the answer. . .Dean Tenney was a big-shot baseball star, until a bad case of the 'yips' meant he couldn't play anymore - or understand why. An invitation from his childhood friend Andy to stay in Maine for a few months seems like the perfect chance to hit the reset button.When Dean moves into the apartment at the back of Evvie's house, the two make a deal: Dean won't ask about Evvie's late husband, and Evvie won't ask about Dean's baseball career. But rules have a funny way of being broken sometimes, and as a friendship evolves into something more, will Evvie and Dean be brave enough to let go of the past and start over again?

SURREAL BANGKOK .City of temples and brothels, where Buddhist monks in saffron robes walk the same streets as world- class gangsters, where bodies and souls are for sale or rent, and where the way you die may be more important than the way you live.Inside a locked Mercedes, an African- American Marine sergeant is killed by a maddened python and a swarm of cobras. Two cops- the only two in the city not on the take- arrive too late. Minutes later, only one is alive. Sworn to avenge the death of his partner and soul brother, Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a fair- skinned Thai and a devout Buddhist, works his way through District 8. His tools are the forensic techniques of the modern police department; no less vital is his profound understanding of the mystical workings of the spirit world. Soon he is in a realm he has never before encountered: the moneyed underbelly of Bangkok, where desire rules and the human body is as custom- designable as a raw hunk of jade- and where Sonchai eventually tracks the killer, a predator of an even more sinister variety.

Naïve and already war-weary, James Gouding takes up a position in Naples in 1943. What he doesn't anticipate is that this involves a limited menu of fried Spam fritters and interrogating the would-be Italian fiancees of members of the armed forces. James's chance at true heroism arrives when a German tank is sighted and he is caught in its path. However, it is the imperious and dogmatic Livia who opens the hatch and yells at him to stop being such an idiot. Livia gladly becomes cook, translator and general factotum to James. The two begin to fall in love, but the eruption of Vesuvius triggers a chain of explosive events that will force the two to flee behind enemy lines and will alter their lives immeasurably.

The third and final book in Lauren Oliver’s remarkable New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose. Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion has ignited into an all-out revolution, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels. As Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena’s and Hana’s points of view. They live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge.

A young knight will take up his sword for the honor of a beautiful and mysterious princess--and risk his life for the love that burns between them.

Laura Kinsale's unique and powerfully written love stories transcend the romance genre. In this, her first new book in five years, she delivers a poignant, funny, sexy, Regency romance sure to delight her many fans and attract a whole new readership.Trevelyan and Callie are childhood sweethearts with a taste for adventure, until the fateful day her father discovers them embracing in the carriage house and, in a furious frenzy, drives Trevelyan away in disgrace. Nine long, lonely years later, Trevelyan returns. Callie discovers that he can still make her blood race and fill her life with excitement, but he can't give her the one thing she wants more than anything--himself.For Trevelyan, Callie is a spark of light in a world of darkness and deceit. Before he can bear to say his last goodbyes, he's determined to sweep her into one last, fateful adventure, just for the two of them.

From the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Queen's Fool comes a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous early years of Elizabeth I's reign. As Elizabeth ascends to the throne, she confronts two significant threats: the French invasion of Scotland, which could place Mary Queen of Scots on her throne, and her intense feelings for the convicted traitor Robert Dudley. Complicating matters, Dudley is married to Amy, who is fiercely devoted to him and refuses to relinquish her claim. Despite her efforts, Dudley becomes the queen's favorite, drawing the attention of a court rife with intrigue and ambition. Opposition to their potential union arises from various quarters; William Cecil, the queen's astute advisor, insists she must marry for political stability, while her uncle vows to eliminate Dudley. Amidst this love triangle, factions emerge: Protestants, priests, assassins, diplomats, and opportunists all vie for influence. As Elizabeth navigates the challenges of leading a financially strained nation into an unwinnable war, secretive actions shift the course of her reign. Blending historical fact with contemporary rumor, the narrative presents a complex portrait of Elizabeth I as a passionate, fearful, and emotionally driven ruler who will stop at nothing to secure her power.

Meet teenage Carrie Bradshaw as she hits the bright lights of the big city of New York for the very first time! Find out how Carrie transforms from country girl to super-cool fashionista in the second explosive 'Carrie Diaries' novel from the bestselling author of 'Sex and the City'.

Rose Lloyd was the last to suspect that Nathan, her husband of over twenty years, was having an affair, and that he was planning to leave her. But the greatest shock was yet to come; for his mistress was Rose's colleague and friend, Minty. Left alone in their once-happy family home, where she and Nathan had brought up their children. Rose started thinking - about the man she'd married, and how well she really knew him. About the carefree yet studious girl she had been before she met him. Twenty years ago she had to make the choice between two very different lives. Could she now recapture what she nearly chose back then, a life where she put herself first?

Since Eureka's mother drowned, she wishes she were dead too, but after discovering that an ancient book is more than a story Eureka begins to believe that Ander is right about her being involved in strange things--and in grave danger.

The Braswell family had everything people would kill for: money, looks, power. But their eldest son, the family's shining light, died in a bizarre fishing accident. And when he disappeared-hauled into the depths by the giant marlin he had been fighting-he took with him a secret so corrupt that it could destroy the Braswells. Ten years later, a huge airliner crashes in the steamy shallows off the Florida coast, killing all aboard. Helping pull bodies from the water, Thorn finds himself drawn into a bizarre conspiracy: someone has developed a high tech weapon capable of destroying electrical systems in a powerful flash. The terrorist potential is huge. How are the secretive Braswells and their family-owned company, MicroDyne, involved? And what does it have to do with the family's obsessive hunt for the great marlin that killed their golden boy? With the Braswells, James W. Hall introduces one of the most evil and dysfunctional families in the history of fiction. And, along with Thorn, he brings back favorite characters from his earlier books, including Alexandra Rafferty and her father, Lawton Collins, a retired and increasingly dotty former police investigator whose methods of investigation result in his kidnapping. A story that bristles with all the heat and tension of a tropical Florida summer, Blackwater Sound is destined to rank among the greatest suspense thrillers of the new decade.

"Sizzle Factor: SPF 50. A secret marriage, lies about affairs . . . even sex on the day of the divorce party" (USA Today) a novel by the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller and Reese's Book Club Pick, The Last Thing He Told Me Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women-one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage-trying to answer the same question: when should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go? An insightful and funny multi-generational story, this deeply moving novel is sure to touch anyone whose heart has weathered an unexpected storm.

Očaravajuća priča o ljubav, ambiciji i strasti... Lijepa kći bogatog venecijanskog trgovca Adriana d'Amato posjeduje izniman dar za glazbu te usprkos očevoj zabrani potajice odlazi na satove violine kod slavnog glazbenika Antonija Vivaldija. Strast koju s njim dijeli prema glazbi uskoro prerasta u tajnu ljubavnu vezu. Ali, Vivaldi je svećenik i njegova veza s Adrianom neprihvatljiva je kako u očima Crkve, tako i u očima društva. Oboje su svjesni da će se ona jednog dana morati udati i da će to biti kraj njihove veze, ali nitko ne može predvidjeti niz događaja koji će Vivaldija prisiliti da bira između ljubavi prema ženi i ljubavi prema glazbi. Posljedice tog odabira, kao i Adrianinih odluka, progonit će ih oboje cijelog života na načine o kojima nisu mogli ni sanjati. Adrianin otac odlučan je pak u namjeri da je uda za nekog bogatog i istaknutog venecijanskog patricija, a zgodan i šarmantan mladić iz ugledne plemićke obitelji samo dodatno zakomplicira stvar…

Ponovno na dvoru Tudorovih, godina je 1553., nakon smrti Henrika VIII., a u glavnoj ulozi je židovska djevojčica Hannah Green koja, bježeći pred španjolskom inkvizicijom, dolazi u Englesku s ocem koji je tiskar i knjižar. Dospijeva na engleski dvor ne sluteći u kakve će intrige i spletke bivati uvučena između dviju kćeri Henrika VIII. i njihova okrutnog vrtloga rivalstva.

Voor veel geld is advocaat Victor Carl bereid zich te verdiepen in de zaak van topkok François Dubé. Dubé kreeg levenslang voor de moord op zijn vrouw, maar beweert onschuldig te zijn. Carl wordt ingehuurd om de zaak opnieuw voor de rechter te krijgen, hoewel hij twijfelt aan het verhaal dat zijn cliënt hem vertelt. Algauw komt hij erachter dat hij in een slangenkuil is terechtgekomen en dat hij wordt gemanipuleerd door politie en justitie. Wanneer dan ook nog de kroongetuige van destijds wordt vermoord, begint Carl te geloven dat zijn cliënt mogelijk toch onschuldig is?