by Lisa Scottoline, St. Martin's Press, October 2013
...a cozy mystery with a great cast of characters
In Accused Lisa Scottoline returns to her roots with the familiar
and likeable cast of Rosato and Associates. These women and their friends and
family have been featured in Scottoline's most successful and enjoyable
book. (Legal Tender, The Vendetta Defense). In this mystery Mary DiNunzio a newly minted
partner in the firm takes on an unusual client, a 13 year old. This young girl, a now only child from a famously
wealthy family, is convinced that the wrong man has been convicted and jailed
for her sister's murder. DiNunzio leads the investigation and is often at odds
with the girl's parents and members of her own law firm. The
story wanders around Philadelphia both downtown and other neighborhoods, with
spot on descriptions that bring the city to life. This cozy mystery is a light, fun read with a
cast of characters that are entertaining.
Among my favorites are Mary's uncles, all named Tony -so South Philly!
Scottoline is back in
great form with this mystery, here's hoping she sticks with the girls at the law
firm and we see lots more of these stories.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher.
