a novel Balson, Ronald H. creator author. text Historical fiction. Thrillers (Fiction) nyu 2021 First Edition. monographic eng

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343 pages ; 25 cm. "Chicago, 2018: Ole Henryks, a popular restauranteur, is set to be honored by the Danish/American Association for his many civic and charitable contributions.Frequently appearing on local TV, he is well known for his actions in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II-most consider him a hero. Britta Stein, however, does not. The ninety-year-old Chicago woman levels public accusations against Henryks by spray-painting "Coward," "Traitor," "Collaborator," and "War Criminal" on the walls of his restaurant. Mrs. Stein is ultimately taken into custody and charged with criminal defacement of property. She also becomes the target of a bitter lawsuit filed by Henryks and his son, accusing her of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorney Catherine Lockhart, though hesitant at first, agrees to take up Mrs. Stein's defense. With the help of her investigator husband, Liam Taggart, Lockhart must reach back into wartime Denmark and locate evidence that proves Mrs. Stein's innocence."-- Ronald H. Balson. Danish Americans Fiction World War, 1939-1945 Denmark Fiction Legal fiction (Literature) Denmark History German occupation, 1940-1945 Fiction PS3602.A628 D44 2021 813/.6 9781250274809 2021016353 St Martins Pr, C/O Mps 16365 James Madison Hwy Us Hwy 15, Gordonsville, VA, USA, 22942, (212)6745151 DLC 210407 20211214145413.0 eng