The Vendetta Defence

Synopsis of The Vendetta Defence

«The Vendetta Defence» is the legal thriller by Lisa Scottoline, published by HarperCollins in paperback (416 pages, in English).

Lawyer Judy Carrier defends «Pigeon Tony», an octogenarian pigeon breeder accused of killing his lifelong enemy, Angelo Coluzzi. While the Coluzzi family seeks revenge, Judy takes on the mafia with help from a group of elderly pigeon fanciers and uncovers secrets from the past. A tale of old sins, love and justice with a brisk, humorous tone.

Sixth instalment in the Rosato and Associates series. The original American title is «The Vendetta Defense».

Recommended for readers of legal thrillers with a female protagonist and humour, such as those by John Grisham or Scott Turow.