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Rule Of Law
Dan Becket is a brilliant barrister haunted by the shadows of the past. Simon Montford is the darling of the establishment, a millionaire industrialist and former cabinet minister. Their fates are joined in the most sensational trial in fifty years -- the first war crimes prosecution since Nuremberg.
When the Allies liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1945, the world believed the horrors of the camps were at an end. But in the experimental sub-camp of Neuwelt, one final atrocity was yet to be committed, and the repercussions are surfacing only now with Major Simon Montford of the British Army on trial for murder.
Becket does everything he can to avoid prosecuting the case. Accepting the brief could ruin his career; refusing it could endanger his life and that of his daughter.
When the Allies liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1945, the world believed the horrors of the camps were at an end. But in the experimental sub-camp of Neuwelt, one final atrocity was yet to be committed, and the repercussions are surfacing only now with Major Simon Montford of the British Army on trial for murder.
Becket does everything he can to avoid prosecuting the case. Accepting the brief could ruin his career; refusing it could endanger his life and that of his daughter.
- GenresFiction
496 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1997
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May 6, 2026
Dude, this is crazy. This is my first finished WWII book, it is also my first legal fiction. This book hits home because I have just finished studying evidence law and public international law. It is basically a revision, where you have war crimes involved, and it's WWII. The parental relationship between Dan Becket and Jo, and with Chris is so touching. Catch me crying for Jo and Dan in the metro yall. Say less, this book is really good. Its pacey, intriguing, at times, shocking with how the story goes. I also really like the courtroom scene as well, so 10/10
August 22, 2013
Book Review - Rule of Law by Dexter Dias
22nd August 2013
This novel grabbed my interest in the very first chapter and kept it to the final page. I found it to be highly credible fiction, predominately set in a world of barristers, court rooms and legalese. Despite this, the main character, barrister Dan Becker, presents to the reader as a devoted father and grieving widower, a man of principal; brave enough to speak out for justice against the lies and corruption thriving in the judicial and political establishment of England.
The plot centres around the crimes against humanity (in particular against Jews and Russians) which took place both before and after the war in 1945.
There is an unusual twist to this case, the accused is a pillar of English society, a former war veteran and a politician of some note.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the maze of leads, suppositions, relationship burning and building I arrived at the conclusion of the book, wishing for another couple of hundred pages.
Very entertaining read, Carinya
22nd August 2013
This novel grabbed my interest in the very first chapter and kept it to the final page. I found it to be highly credible fiction, predominately set in a world of barristers, court rooms and legalese. Despite this, the main character, barrister Dan Becker, presents to the reader as a devoted father and grieving widower, a man of principal; brave enough to speak out for justice against the lies and corruption thriving in the judicial and political establishment of England.
The plot centres around the crimes against humanity (in particular against Jews and Russians) which took place both before and after the war in 1945.
There is an unusual twist to this case, the accused is a pillar of English society, a former war veteran and a politician of some note.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the maze of leads, suppositions, relationship burning and building I arrived at the conclusion of the book, wishing for another couple of hundred pages.
Very entertaining read, Carinya
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