Ophelia, criminal lawyer, is in for a shock. Her husband announces he's been having an affair, and leaves. Her home life and work implode - before long, she's broke, drinking too much and falling for a client. And then she is faced with the most serious trial of her life, when a disgruntled defendant comes back to haunt her.

About the Author
Clare Jacob was brought up in London and New York. She read English at Oxford and became a barrister because she loved John Donne. After years of defending clients accused variously of bomb-making, hiding cocaine in coconuts and stealing under-pants, she decided to capture the lunacy and mystery of it all in a novel. She is married with three children.

Reviews
Barrister Clare Jacob's every detail rings true... But it is Ophelia herself who is at the heart of this involving, absorbing, sympathetic novel, and you'll be rooting for her on every page * The Lady *
This first novel is a sharp, witty commentary on the male dominated world of the law, and juggling motherhood and a career * The Times *
A rare treat in chick-lit fiction * Edinburgh Evening News *
Ophelia in Pieces is a good read... with plenty of glorious moments * The Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781907595493
Author Clare Jacob
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Short Books Ltd
Publisher Short Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 288g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 22mm