A CASE OF LIFE AND LIMB The Trials of Gabriel Ward, Book 2

Jeremy Clyde captures each nuance of this sublime glimpse of London's 1901 Inner Temple, where King's Counsel barristers live and work. Clyde's standout character is kind, ingenious, neurodivergent Gabriel Ward, who's called upon when desiccated body parts appear at the lawyers' doors. Gabriel's unenviable task--well rendered on both sides--is questioning his peers, which elicits little information. Overcoming class differences, humble Constable Wright ably assists Ward in his investigation. Unworldly Gabriel is approached by a dance hall girl, Topsy, when her reputation is ruined by a tabloid. The riveting trial is filled with historical details. Gabriel's conversations with Delphinium, a cat who "adopted" him, are irresistible. The historical mystery and the character of genial Gabriel, delightfully presented by Clyde, combine for a unique listen. [Published: JANUARY 2026]