The Appeal

Someone is in jail. Two law students named Olufemi and Charlotte are handed a massive collection of emails, texts, articles and letters. Their boss would like them to review these materials in chronological order with the hopes they come to the same conclusion as he and it is enough to initiate an appeal. In a small village near London the Fairway Players are a tight knit community theatre. The productions are often the highlight of their season. The director and his family run the show. Martin directs while Helen stars and their adult offspring and significant others enjoy being the center of attention in every performance. Martin’s young granddaughter has been diagnosed with brain cancer and the troupe and town rally to raise money for an experimental drug from the America that Martin and his family are desperate to get for little Poppy but cannot afford. Large amounts of money are raised and slowly the story evolves, funds disappear, the doctor has a questionable past. The lawyers keep sifting and one mousy wanna-be-actress named Isobel cannot control her desire to stir the mystery pot. As the law students unravel the puzzle, the readers are invited to piece together the clues, hidden in plain sight, and solve the case alongside them. A lot of characters to keep up with and you really have to pay attention to this fast paced, thoroughly enjoyable experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐