The Book of Evidence - Frames, Bk 1 Author:John Banville Freddie Montgomery is a bad son, a worse husband, and a failed scientist. His expatriate life drags itself out in seedy resort bars. His one decisive act is to return home. — But no sooner does he set foot on Irish soil than he steps in it. Trying robbery, he kills a servant. Freddie's lawyer proposes a plea: guilty to manslaughter, innocent ... more »to murder. That way, no trial. But Freddie wants drama. He seethes to tell his story.« less