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The Indictment - A Tale of Betrayal Passion and Justice - cover

The Indictment - A Tale of Betrayal Passion and Justice

Sean Murphy

Publisher: Marvelous

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Summary

Victor Steele Taylor, a former president, is devastated when his close friend Olivia Young is brutally murdered, and his former Secretary of State, Owen, is indicted for the crime. As Henry struggles to come to terms with the shocking revelation, he reflects on the changes he observed in Owen after the death of his wife and his subsequent affair with Olivia. As the couple waits for news that could alter their lives forever, Victor wrestles with his regrets about not meeting his wife Natalie earlier in life and how different things could have been. Despite his remorse, he is grateful for the opportunity to love and cherish Natalie now. Meanwhile, the case against Owen builds, and Henry's rage and thirst for justice only intensify. Will he be able to overcome his own past mistakes and see that justice is served?
Available since: 05/08/2023.

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