Buy A Trial in Three Acts Book by Guy Morpuss - Bookswagon
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Fiction and Literature > Crime and mystery fiction > A Trial in Three Acts
A Trial in Three Acts

A Trial in Three Acts


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

'Rather splendid' - FINANCIAL TIMES 'Admirably ingenious' - THE TIMES 'A delicious mystery' - DAILY MAIL A trial is rather like a play. We wear our costumes. We perform to the audience. And on a good day no-one gets murdered. Six nights a week the cast of the smash-hit play Daughter of the Revolution performs to a sold-out audience. A thrilling story of forbidden marriage and a secret love child, the critics say it'll run for years. That is until one night the third act ends not in applause but in death, when leading lady Alexandra Dyce is beheaded live on stage. Every cast member has a motive, but it is the dead woman's co-star - and ex-husband - Hollywood legend Leo Lusk who is charged with the crime. When defence barrister Charles Konig is brought in last minute, he knows this ought to be the case of a lifetime. But Charles would rather be on his holiday trekking up K2, and he isn't interested in celebrities, especially ones that seem to be mysteriously trying to derail their own defence. But as he and his co-counsel New York lawyer Yara Ortiz sift through the evidence, it becomes clear that clues may lie in the play itself. And that Charles's only chance of victory is to identify the real murderer... A delightfully clever legal mystery with as many layers as an onion. Perfect for readers of Janice Hallett, Tom Hindle, Rob Rinder and Richard Osman. 'Multi-layered, clever and compelling' - JENNIE GODFREY 'My verdict: all rise for a future book of the year' - JANICE HALLETT 'An excellent courtroom drama' - HARRIET TYCE 'Brilliant. Charles Konig is a wonderful character' - IAN MOORE

About the Author :
Guy Morpuss worked as a barrister for thirty years, on cases featuring drug-taking cyclists, dead Formula 1 champions and aspiring cemetery owners. Much like his fictional creation Charles Konig he was a celebrated King's Counsel, and enjoys writing letters to The Times to see how many they'll print. He is the author of Five Minds and Black Lake Manor, and is working on a second Konig novel. Guy lives near Farnham with his wife and two sons.

Review :
Morpuss interlards his larksome tale with gobbets of the drama, extracts from a legal blog, WhatsApp messages, forensic reports and letters to The Times... The courtroom scenes, naturally, are the most fun and the solution to whodunnit is admirably ingenious An intriguing plot that asks the reader to decide... A delicious mystery Not another novel by a barrister, I hear you groan? But wait! A Trial in Three Acts by Guy Morpuss is rather splendid, with the experienced barrister author channelling the tropes of both a tense courtroom drama and a classic locked-room mystery. Defence lawyer Charles Konig is a strongly drawn, complex protagonist What a delight this was to read... A joy from start to a reluctant finish Utterly authentic and sharp. It's thrilling, twisty, and surprisingly funny in places, which is rare and refreshing in a murder mystery. It's one of those stories that keeps you guessing right until the final page, and when the reveal comes, it's both shocking and satisfying Barrister Guy Morpuss describes with a light hand the splendours and absurdities of his profession in this novel about the murder of an actor during an intriguing historical play... The murder method is complicated and bloody and the legal machinations are highly ingenious A clever and brilliantly plotted story... The way the narrative draws in literary history and tradition so skilfully is intriguing. There's a feeling of Agatha Christie [and] Charles Konig had more than a touch of Atticus Finch in his courtroom role... Innovative, entertaining and highly amusing Innovates with tongue in cheek humour but also a healthy dash of realism and stylishly updates a classic genre... A charming blend of Richard Osman and John Grisham A considerable achievement as a courtroom drama that works as a page-turner at once witty, well-observed and a pleasing fantasy... Definitely one to read A captivating murder mystery executed with pin-point precision and skill that verges on the masterful. My verdict: all rise for a future book of the year An excellent courtroom drama... Always great to read about trials and barristers when written by someone who knows exactly what they're talking about and this is a highly entertaining read. Very clever too with all the red herrings and intellectual arguments you could hope for If you like your thrillers multi-layered, clever and compelling, this one's for you Is there a genre of comfort crime? A Trial in Three Acts is like a hearty stew on a winter's evening; it fills you up yet still leaves you wanting more. There are so many levels to savour through the brilliant writing and plotting and Charles Konig is a wonderful character I was found resoundingly guilty of dropping everything to lose myself in this courtroom tale of dark emotion and murder amongst the tombs of a Necropolis. The legal and historical twists were as involved and enthralling as the catacombs themselves Huge respect for the skilfully crafted legal thriller A Trial in Three Acts. A brilliant and entertaining read A Trial in Three Acts is as deft as it is surprising. It's a masterclass in character, has the wit of those sublime moments of Rumpole, and a plot that's completely unforgettable. Guy Morpuss is annoyingly good at this An absolute delight. A tale of rampant narcissism, cruelty and despicable behaviour. More Charles Konig please! A clever, gripping and innovative legal mystery. It's a whip-smart page turner which truly delivers A clever concept executed with real panache. Thoroughly recommended A theatrical triumph in every sense of the word. Guy Morpuss serves up justice with a sparkle in this mischievous legal masterpiece An ingenious murder mystery with a fiendishly clever puzzle and brilliantly original theatrical set-up. It had me guessing until the very end Fiendishly clever with elegant prose. Perfect if you like your whodunnits elevated Funny, clever, and written with heart - it would be a crime to miss this In the dry, wry letters and calm unspooling cross-examining of Charles Konig KC you have the infinitely gratifying sense of being in the hands of a master A clever legal thriller with a locked room mystery at its heart. With lots of humour and authenticity - perfect for fans of Janice Hallett and Rob Rinder I absolutely loved this intriguing legal conundrum! A Trial in Three Acts is a gloriously ingenious murder mystery, spinning an ever more complex plot through a play in a cemetery and a compelling courtroom drama that keeps you turning the pages and guessing until the very end On the charge of writing a gripping courtroom mystery with a compelling protagonist, the jury finds Guy Morpuss guilty... A wholly satisfying whodunnit Guy Morpuss has the uncanny ability to take his unique blend savagery and wit to the jugular and very much the heart at the same time. I don't even like legal thrillers and I couldn't put this down A terrific legal thriller, easily one of the most satisfyingly accurate I've read in some time Witty, clever and fun... I hope to read more of Charles Konig Guy Morpuss ensnares the reader with this meticulously woven legal mystery that builds to a sensational climax A wonderful murder mystery told in a way only Guy Morpuss could... Charles Konig KC is a wonderful new literary character - one I hope to see more of soon. This is one trial where you'll happily be held in contempt - of putting the book down! Criminally good. A modern day Rumpole with a razor sharp edge A fantastic novel, full of flair and so easy to read that by the time you realise it, fifty pages or more have been gobbled up Layer upon layer of legal intrigue here in a wickedly clever tale... I can only hope we see more of Charles Koning KC I loved A Trial in Three Acts... I hope this isn't the last we see of Charles Konig Crime, drama, history and the law - A Trial in Three Acts has it all This is an unputdownable courtroom drama with an enigmatic protagonist, a cunning plot, and atmospheric stage setting. Thoroughly engrossing Smart, erudite, funny and with a killer twist. Perfect for all you courtroom addicts out there A riveting court thriller which kept me guessing till the end. Expertly crafted A brilliantly constructed, utterly convincing and wholly engaging mystery


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781800818996
  • Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Viper
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1800818998
  • Publisher Date: 06 Mar 2025
  • Binding: Digital download


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
A Trial in Three Acts
Profile Books Ltd -
A Trial in Three Acts
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

A Trial in Three Acts

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!