A Stain Upon The Robe

by Terry Devane

Overview

A Mairead O'Clare Novel from the author of Uncommon Justice and Juror Number Eleven

The Honorable Barbara Quincy Pitt is presiding over an explosive new trial—that of a priest who stands accused of a shocking transgression. But the judge’s own problems are disturbing her as well. The young law clerk assigned to assist her in the case—who also happens to be her illicit lover—has disappeared. Enlisting the help of Boston lawyers Mairead O’Clare and Sheldon Gold is her last hope for preventing a scandal that could destroy her career. But with each new revelation in the case, O’Clare becomes more deeply ensnared in a conflict between defending her client and pursuing justice—and it’s not at all clear which will prevail...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101659236
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/03/2004
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	493 KB

About the Author

Terry Devane is the pseudonym of an attorney and is the award-winning author of the Mairead O'Clare novels, including Uncommon Justice, Juror Number Eleven, and A Stain Upon the Robe.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for Terry Devane and his Mairead O'Clare Novels

“Terry Devane is...right up there with Scottoline, Margolin, and yes, Grisham.”—Michael Palmer

“If Stephanie Plum were a trial attorney, she’d be just like Mairead O’Clare: tough, resilient, and real.”—Janet Evanovich

“Terry Devane thrills his readers with twists and turns galore and a wonderfully appealing heroine.”—Tess Gerritsen

“It’s rare that a legal thriller captivates its readers on so many levels as does this powerful novel from Terry Devane. A page-turning suspense tale, a sly and brilliant look at the legal world in Bean Town, and a heartfelt story about a compelling, complex heroine.”—Jeffery Deaver

“A fast-paced legal thriller with a heroine you can root for, a good mystery and a satisfying courtroom finale.”—Philip Margolin