A murder, a confession, and a lawyer with doubts. Elvira Castell shot her twin sister's partner. The circumstantial evidence is compelling, and she herself admits to the crime. Was it cold-blooded murder or self-defense? Avvocato Guerrieri knows: the defense strategy is crucial; intent means life imprisonment. As the trial reaches its climax, Guerrieri loses faith in justice. Wandering through the nighttime streets of Bari, he questions himself. How did I become who I am? How can I gain certainty about myself and the actions of others? Is guilt relative? He persistently tries to penetrate to the depths of human nature and the core of his being, searching for truth and happiness. A story we desperately need in uncertain times. Biography (Gianrico Carofiglio) Gianrico Carofiglio, born in 1961 in Bari, Italy, works as an anti-Mafia prosecutor in his hometown. He has published several novels, including crime novels featuring the protagonist Guido Guerrieri, a lawyer specializing in criminal defense. His novels are particularly distinguished by their vivid depictions of suspenseful courtroom scenes. Carofiglio's books have received numerous literary awards in Italy, including the prestigious Premio Bancarella in 2005, and the Radio Bremen Crime Fiction Prize in Germany in 2008. New product