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One of Newsweeks 20 New Books to Cozy Up With this Fall

Defending Britta Stein is a story of bravery, betrayal, and redemptionfrom Ronald H. Balson, the winner of the National Jewish Book Award

Chicago, 2018: Ole Henryks, a popular restauranteur, is set to be honored by the Danish/American Association for his many civic and charitable contributions. Frequently appearing on local TV, he is well known for his actions in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War IImost consider him a hero.

Britta Stein, however, does not. The ninety-year-old Chicago woman levels public accusations against Henryks by spray-painting Coward, Traitor, Collaborator, and War Criminal on the walls of his restaurant. Mrs. Stein is ultimately taken into custody and charged with criminal defacement of property. She also becomes the target of a bitter lawsuit filed by Henryks and his son, accusing her of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Attorney Catherine Lockhart, though hesitant at first, agrees to take up Mrs. Steins defense. With the help of her investigator husband, Liam Taggart, Lockhart must reach back into wartime Denmark and locate evidence that proves Mrs. Steins innocence. Defending Britta Stein is critically-acclaimed author Ronald H. Balsons thrilling take on a modern day courtroom drama, and a masterful rendition of Denmarks wartime heroics.

Author: Ronald H. Balson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martins Griffin
Published: 09/13/2022
Series: Liam Taggart and Catherine Lockhart #6
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250852649
Language: English