Joseph Amiel Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Praised as "a masterpiece of suspense," this gripping legal thriller follows a lawyer's struggle to defend the woman he loves, accused of murdering her husband. Dan Lazar, a tough and principled criminal defender in Philadelphia, is disillusioned after years of representing dangerous criminals and facing humiliation from a politically ambitious DA. Recently divorced and missing his young son, he feels burnt out and ready to quit. When Susan Boelter, the elegant wife of a powerful newspaper owner, turns to Dan for help amid her husband's divorce filing, their lives intertwine. Peter Boelter's sudden death makes Susan the prime suspect in his murder. Driven by love and a need to defend someone he believes in, Dan begins to investigate, uncovering a web of conflicting evidence and doubts about Susan's innocence. As he navigates the complexities of the case, Dan's quest for the truth about Peter's death leads him through Philadelphia's courtrooms and the opulent homes of its elite. The story explores his internal battle between love and justice, revealing the lengths to which a wealthy family will go to protect its secrets.

This edition of Deeds is out of print. There is a new, updated version listed. Thirty-six-year-old Ralph Behr is the third generation of Behrs involved in real estate development in New York. Wealthy and influential, Ralph is finalizing plans for the monumental Behr Center, a complex meant to revive Lower Manhattan's East Side, when his father, Henry, tells him that to settle an old debt he must enter into a marriage of convenience with Gail Benedict, daughter of Henry's old business partner. So begins a tempestuous relationship between two very different people: Gail, a women's activist and advocate for the poor, and Ralph, whom she sees as the evil personification of greed, wealth, and tyranny.

A novel of dramatic sweep and emotional force, this story follows a brilliant woman locked in a bitter contest for control of a legendary banking house with her treacherous father, while navigating her love for two men connected to her mysterious past. Raised in the lavish excess of her family's London estate, Deborah de Kronenegold seems to have it all—beauty, intelligence, and her grandfather's favor. However, her world is upended upon discovering her adoption and her father's malevolence. Following the deaths of her grandfather and mother, and the mysterious disappearance of her inheritance, Leslie orchestrates shocking events that lead to Deborah's expulsion. Determined to claim her birthright, she moves to New York to build a financial empire to rival her father's and seeks revenge. The narrative weaves in passionate love stories, including her first love Bash, whose heritage complicates their connection, and David, who offers wealth and security at a steep cost. Another love affair set in war-torn Italy reveals the secrets of Deborah's origins. Against the backdrop of international finance and opulent settings across London, Paris, New York, and Israel, the story captivates with unexpected twists leading to a surprising conclusion.