Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Get Carman - In court with George Carman QC Britain's most feared lawyer – The man behind the advocate - cover

Get Carman - In court with George Carman QC Britain's most feared lawyer – The man behind the advocate

Karen Phillipps

Publisher: Biteback Publishing

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

George Carman QC was, and perhaps still is, Britain's most famous lawyer within living memory. Equally feared and respected, he made his name as an erudite and incisive advocate largely in the field of libel. Coming to prominence with his superb defence of disgraced former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe on a charge of conspiracy to murder, Carman subsequently defended many well-known faces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, politics and business, including Ken Dodd, Richard Branson and Elton John.
Away from court, Carman was a complex and private yet not unsociable man. In 1986, he met barrister Karen Phillipps and, although she turned down his immediate marriage proposal, the two would have a close platonic relationship for the rest of Carman's life.
Carman intended to write his memoirs but became too ill to complete the book and died in 2001. Using his papers, press cuttings and court transcripts – along with the testimonies of some of those who saw him in action and her own extensive memories of her close friend –Phillipps presents a portrait of this eminent advocate through the cases that made him famous. All the drama of the courtroom world that Carman belonged to is here, along with some of the best and most entertaining theatre the English justice system has ever seen.
Available since: 11/21/2024.
Print length: 352 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • My Life in Search of Africa - cover

    My Life in Search of Africa

    John Henrik Clarke

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The author, one of the foremost scholars on Africa, fought to legitimize African history for more than 60 years. This book finally uncovers the tumultuous life of this great figure. Through a series of autobiographical essays, Clarke looks back on his lifelong struggle to restore African history to its proper place in the context of world history.
    Show book
  • Party Lines - Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain - cover

    Party Lines - Dance Music and...

    Ed Gillett

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    A Guardian Guide Cultural Book of the Year 2023An Irish Times Music Book of the Year 2023'A deep, engrossing history' The Observer'A fascinating deep dive' Jeremy DellerFrom the illicit reggae blues dances and acid-rock free festivals of the 1970s, through the ecstasy-fuelled Second Summer of Love in 1988, to the increasingly corporate dance music culture of the post-Covid era, Party Lines is a groundbreaking new history of UK dance music, exploring its pivotal role in the social, political and economic shifts on which modern Britain has been built.Taking in the Victorian moralism of the Thatcher years, the far-reaching restrictions of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994, and the resurgence of illegal raves during the Covid-19 pandemic, Party Lines charts an ongoing conflict, fought in basement clubs, abandoned warehouses and sunlit fields, between the revolutionary potential of communal sound and the reactionary impulses of the British establishment. Brought to life with stunning clarity and depth, this is social and cultural history at its most immersive, vital and shocking.____'Excellent' The Sunday Times'Reminds us why the dance floor matters . . . fascinating' Telegraph
    Show book
  • Kiss and Make-up - cover

    Kiss and Make-up

    Gene Simmons

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Exploding on the music scene in the early 1970s, the rock group KISS combined raw energy with theatrical showmanship—not to mention face painting! Founding member Gene Simmons—an outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon—recounts his own story as well as the history of the band. In KISS and Make-Up, Simmons shares a wild, shocking, and unbelievable tale about an immigrant boy from Israel who studied to be a rabbi but was saved by rock and roll and became one of the most notorious rock stars in the world.

In his irreverent voice, Gene talks about the girls (more than 4,000!); his bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, and the untimely death of Eric Carr. He also details his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher, Diana Ross, and Shannon Tweed—the mother of his son and daughter and companion for almost forty years. And, of course, Simmons expresses his enormous love and affection for the people who put him there in the first place—the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world!
    Show book
  • Graeme Edge The Moody Blues - cover

    Graeme Edge The Moody Blues

    Cyril Taylor-Carr

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Graeme Edge was born on 30th March 1941 in Rochester, Staffordshire. His mother was a pianist for the silent movies and his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were all music-hall singers.Edge trained as a draughtsman but soon went into music full time. He never started out to be a drummer, he was, in fact the manager of a group called the Blue Rhythm Band. Graeme always watched the drummer in the group and fooled around on the drums, but never really drummed professionally until that drummer quit and he had to fill in. He then bought his first drum kit.The first band he formed was the Silhouettes followed by The Blue Rhythm Band. He then helped to form Gerry Levene and the Avengers, who recorded a single for Decca, and appeared on TV in "Thank Your Lucky Stars". Following the collapse of this group in April 1964 Edge formed The R & B Preachers, which included Denny Laine and Clint Warwick. When that group disbanded the three of them linked up with Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form The M & B 5, which later changed its name to The Moody Blues.
    Show book
  • Greed & Grace - One Woman's Faith-Filled Journey to Freedom from Generational Deceit - cover

    Greed & Grace - One Woman's...

    Dena McCoy

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    ONE WOMAN'S STORY OF DISCOVERING UNEXPECTED GREED BEHIND A FAMILY SHE THOUGHT SHE KNEW AND LOVED, AND WHAT RENEWED FAITH TAUGHT HER DURING THE BATTLE TO BREAK FREE. 
Greed & Grace is a powerful memoir of resilience, faith, and truth during the discovery of deception in a close family. When Dena requests unconditional love from hers, unexpected circumstances threaten to destroy her emotionally, financially, and spiritually. Can one remain hopeful when a lifetime of family love, emotional support, and inclusiveness suddenly becomes conditional and turns legal? Greed & Grace is an empowering story of personal clarity --- a memoir of a woman who discovers that her values and position in a complex family system have always been different from what she believed and with those she loved most.
    Show book
  • My Boys Can't Swim - cover

    My Boys Can't Swim

    Scott Deighton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Are you ready to dive into the uncharted waters of male fertility? Scott Deighton, in his enlightening and candid book, ‘My Boys Can’t Swim’, takes you on a compelling journey through the intricate world of men’s reproductive health.In a society where discussions about fertility often revolve around women, Scott boldly shines a spotlight on the equally significant male perspective. With a perfect blend of scientific insight and personal anecdotes, he demystifies the complex factors that affect male fertility, challenging common misconceptions along the way. Scott’s engaging storytelling makes this book an accessible and relatable resource for anyone concerned about their own fertility or that of a loved one. From lifestyle choices to medical interventions, ‘My Boys Can’t Swim’ offers practical guidance on how to navigate the hurdles and enhance fertility in a male-centric context. ‘My Boys Can’t Swim’ is a must-read for anyone ready to take control of their reproductive journey and ensure that their boys are indeed ready to swim or at least try. Dive in today and embark on a journey that promises to reshape your understanding of male fertility – forever.
    Show book