The Brief is the first in barrister Simon Michael's series of compelling criminal dramas, an evocative slice of sleazy glamour from the Swinging Sixties. Simon Michael delivers an authentic and addictive read for any crime fan.
Charles HolborneSeries
Step into the gritty glamour of 1960s London with this compelling series focused on the legal world and criminal underworld. Follow ambitious barristers as they navigate high-stakes cases, blurring the lines between justice and ambition. These novels offer an authentic and addictive dive into the era's sleazy charm and thrilling courtroom dramas.




Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
An Honest Man is the second in the series of Charles Holborne novels by barrister, Simon Michael, set in the sleazy London of the 1960s.
- 3
Simon Michael's follow up to the bestselling The Brief and An Honest Man, continues the adventures of criminal barrister Charles Holborne.
- 4
Corrupted
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Corrupted is the fourth book in the Charles Holborne thriller series, and Simon Michael's follow up to the bestselling The Lighterman.