Richard North Patterson’s powerful thriller, Exile, thrusts rising American lawyer David Wolfe into a maelstrom of political intrigue and forbidden passion. On the cusp of a promising political career, David’s life is upended by a desperate phone call from Hana Arif, a Palestinian woman with whom he once shared a profound, secret love. The very next day, the Israeli prime minister is assassinated, and Hana, shockingly, is accused of masterminding the attack. David faces an agonizing choice: defend the woman he loved, now branded a terrorist, or abandon her to a grim fate. His decision to represent Hana catapults him into a labyrinth of legal dangers and the violent political landscape of the West Bank, forcing him to confront her ties to a militant husband. As David uncovers shocking secrets, the stakes extend far beyond Hana's life, touching the delicate balance between warring nations and testing his deepest principles.
Why You’ll Love This Book
A lawyer's promising future shatters when a past love, now accused of an unthinkable political assassination, begs for his help. He must choose between his career and defending a woman who could destroy him, set against the volatile Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This gripping thriller masterfully explores the agonizing collision of love, loyalty, and justice on a global stage.
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