John Crace reduces a sprawling tale of high-stakes international intrigue and romance to juicy, bite-size chunks
1970: The PA system crackled. The jury had reached a verdict. “If only you were prepared to release the letter, Emma, you would win your case against your brother Giles’s first wife the Evil Lady Victoria,” said the barrister. “I can’t because it would be too damaging to my brother and he would no longer be able to stand as a Labour parliamentary candidate,” sobbed Emma. “Don’t worry about me, I just want the truth to come out,” said Giles Barrington. The jury immediately changed their verdict. Emma had won.
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