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Presumed Innocent
Legal thriller
Presumed Innocent
Prosecutor Rusty Sabich is assigned to investigate the murder of colleague Carolyn Polhemus, with whom he secretly had an affair. When evidence turns toward Rusty, professional rivalry, marital betrayal, and a politically charged office transform the investigator into the accused. Defense attorney Sandy Stern challenges a case built from compromised motives and forensic details while Rusty confronts how little he understands the people closest to him. Absorbing and psychologically complex, this legal thriller suits readers who enjoy courtroom strategy, unreliable first-person narration, prosecutorial politics, troubled marriages, and mysteries where a verdict cannot fully resolve the moral consequences of discovering the truth.
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Murder, sexual content, strong language, and infidelity
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Starry Mango Lassi
Mango, yogurt, and cardamom blend into a creamy, sunny lassi.
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- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a few ice cubes if a colder, thinner drink is desired.
- Garnish: Pinch of cardamom.
- Glassware: Tall glass.
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Manhattan
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A classic, serious cocktail for a courtroom full of doubt.
What you'll need
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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