The Long-Shot Trial

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Set against the backdrop of a sensational 1966 murder trial, a young lawyer grapples with the weight of his past failures while defending a housemaid accused of killing her wealthy employer. As he navigates the courtroom's unpredictable dynamics, Arthur Beauchamp's sharp cross-examinations ignite a flicker of hope for an acquittal. In the present, he embarks on writing a memoir, reflecting on his life filled with social blunders and eccentric island neighbors, revealing the challenges of confronting both his past and his personal struggles.