Split

by Simon Michael

Out Christmas shopping with his daughter, Tom spots a familiar face in the crowd; his ex-wife Beth. Shortlisted for the Cosmpolitan/Perrier short story award in 1991, this is a bittersweet tale of a break-up by bestselling novelist Simon Michael, author of the Charles Holborne novels.

11 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2016

About the author

I am the author of the semi-autobiographical Charles Holborne crime and courtroom drama series. I'm sometimes referred to as the “British John Grisham”. The series, currently nine books, is based on my East End Cockney roots and my 37 years as a barrister (trial attorney) during which I prosecuted and defended every sort of villainy, from murder to rape, to armed robbery. Set in 1960s gangland London, the thrillers feature the big political events and cases of the day, as we moved from crumbling Empire and grey post-war rationing, to the Kray twins, Profumo, Carnaby Street, flower power, sex drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. The books are populated by the mad judges, corrupt coppers, lying clients and charming rogues I encountered during what was the Wild West of British Justice. As Sir Robert Mark, a later Commissioner of Metropolitan Police was to say:."The CID was the most routinely corrupt organisation in London”, and so it was. But it sure was exciting for those in the trenches. I hope you'll enjoy the ride.

Reviews

[Sue Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Sensitive Exploration of Forgotten Love

At some point in our lives we will all have been in a similar situation this short story really captures the depth and range of those emotions a brilliant but tearjerking read