***advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
A really enjoyable murder mystery come legal drama, with a large dash of history thrown into the mix. If you enjoyed Rob Rinder’s similar legal mysteries (though I dare to say that this surpasses the second of the two) then you’ll find much to enjoy here. It could certainly be a series, and I for one hope it turns out to be.

Charles Konig, KC, is looking forward to his holiday trekking the remote areas around the base camp of K2. Very much more of a mountains man than a people’s person, the thought of a distinct lack of human contact for two whole weeks is very appealing, especially as he has been much in demand of late. Unfortunately his clerk has other ideas. Keen to get his boss further up the Cicero rankings, Geoffrey is angling for the holiday to be put on hold so that Charles can lead the defence in a high profile murder case. Not interested, Charles has no intention whatsoever until the carrot of representing a US President is dangled!

What a brilliant book this is. Amusing and clever, very theatrical with well developed characters. Not only a good plot but an insight into the workings of the legal system, every day a school day!

More from Charles please, he’s too good to be a one off.

Thank you NetGalley and Serpent’s Tail/Viper.

This was a really nice, cosy, quirky legal/whodunnit. It was the first book I have read from this author but I will defintiely be looking for more and this was right up my alley.

When leading lady Alexandra Dyce is beheaded live on stage in the third act, there are many people who are suspected. most wanted her dead but ger husband becomes the main suspect.

What a joy this book was to read. It is a fun read and I really enjoyed trying to work out the case. Of course I didn;t until nearer the end. It has an air of Agatha Christie, but much more clever and the mystery deepens before the thrilling climax

It is brilliantly told, I loved the theatric and Charles is a wonderful character. I am wondering if we will see him again in another book...