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2000s: Two famous footballers sit in the dock accused of sexual assault
Earth
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It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt.
As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career.
The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.
Travel Guide
London
The novel is set in London but there are only a few fleeting mentions of places and they are vague. The city is a backdrop to the story and not a part of it. However, the feel and anonymity of a big city does help the story.
Much of the story is set in a courtroom.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Earth
Destination/Location: London Author: John Boyne Departure: 2024
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