Introduction

Fiction. Set in Rome at summer's end, THE GUILTY ONES tells the story of three individuals: Juliet, who abandoned her career as a criminal defense attorney for life with François, a wealthy Parisian banker, and Mike Chase, a New York prosecutor whose career is about to take off with a high-profile international case. All three are skilled at manipulating the world around them until they find themselves in a situation they cannot control. Then, only the truth suffices. 'We've all cheated a little,' Juliet tells Mike. An anguished triangle of intimacy emerges as they become trapped by events that reach across continents with implications of terrorism and murder. Uncertain for the future and their own emotions, each holds a card to play in this game where the stakes are love and hate, life and death.

Editorial Review

No editorial review at this time.

Excerpt

She was anxious, annoyed by the delay, concerned, even frightened, but her emotions were kept in check by the thought that whatever was going on behind those doors was the result of some bureaucratic stupidity which at worst might ruin their stay in Rome. On the way to the hotel François would give his own amusing rendition of the incident, she thought, filled with the contempt that French people have for police.

The door to the office opened. She heard voices speak- ing in Italian. The man in the suit came out holding François’s suitcase. Then she saw François. view abbreviated excerpt only...

Discussion Questions

When the book begins, the protagonists in The Guilty Ones are accustomed to privileged lives. How do events change each of the characters? Are they better people when the story ends?

Of the protagonists, Juliet, Francois and Mike, whom do you sympathize with most? What do you think the turning point of the book is?

How does it affect each of the main characters?

The title of the book is The Guilty Ones. What do you think of the title? How does it relate to the story?

Weblinks

»	Publisher's Book Info
»	Follow author Joanna Crispi on Facebook

Book Club Recommendations

Recommended to book clubs by 0 of 0 members.

Member Reviews

There are no user reviews at this time.
Rate this book