The courtrooms of 1904 Los Angeles . . . Clarence Darrow . . . President Teddy Roosevelt . . . William Randolph Hearst . . .and one young woman determined to crack the walls of the legal profession dominated by an old boys' network . . . The bestselling, inspirational historical series continues. When an old enemy of Kit Shannon is arrested on suspicion of murder, he insists Kit is the only one who can represent him. Refusing at first, but moved by his desperation, she agrees. His possible guilt tests Kit's resolve to represent only the innocent. Step-by-step, she discovers there is more to this case than meets the eye. Much more. Even as Kit seeks the truth, her personal life is in turmoil. Will Ted return? Will her great-aunt turn from the spiritualism so rampant in the city of Los Angeles? Kit knows she must use every ounce of intellect and faith she has to find the truth and save those she cares about.