A Calamity of Souls
Set in the turbulent year 1968 in South Virginia, this courtroom drama follows two lawyers — one white and one black — who join forces within an unfair legal system to defend their wrongly accused clients. The story is written by David Baldacci, a New York Times bestselling author.
Plot Summary
- Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, who initially offers little resistance to racism, but decides to defend Jerome Washington, a black man accused of a brutal double murder.
- Desiree DuBose, a black lawyer from Chicago, has fought for justice and equality her entire life. Together with Lee, she forms a strained partnership against an experienced prosecutor.
- Their collaboration is at the center of a battle against prejudice and injustice, where more than just a court case is at stake.
Language and Target Audience
This book is suitable for Dutch readers at an intermediate to advanced level. It is a valuable learning tool for self-study and education focused on historical and social themes.
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