Nine Tenths

"Could you do unto others before they do unto you? Could you trust the word of a stranger? Could you trust yourself?" In 1921 two wealthy gentlemen agree to settle their differences with a ruinous winner-takes-all contest. A legally binding contract is signed. Three generations later an innocent enquiry leads to a startling discovery. The contract isn't yet settled and the contest isn't yet over. For their panic stricken great grandchildren, possession suddenly becomes nine tenths of...
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"Could you do unto others before they do unto you? Could you trust the word of a stranger? Could you trust yourself?" In 1921 two wealthy gentlemen agree to settle their differences with a ruinous winner-takes-all contest. A legally binding contract is signed. Three generations later an innocent enquiry leads to a startling discovery. The contract isn't yet settled and the contest isn't yet over. For their panic stricken great grandchildren, possession suddenly becomes nine tenths of the law. Nine Tenths is the opening novel in a series of full length British golf themed legal mysteries in which a provincial solicitor, not a detective, plays the central investigative role. Introducing Bainbridge & Bainbridge, Stratford upon Avon, Established 1921. Events from the 1920's & 30's have resurfaced with ruinous consequences. Yet one thing binds them all - Bainbridge & Bainbridge's former involvement. So it falls upon the present day proprietor, Maurice Bainbridge, to resolve. With no idea as to how, Maurice searches out his grandfather's long forgotten diaries, only to discover a great deal more than he bargained for. The Bainbridge Diaries are about to change everything. A unique and characterful series of novels under the collective banner of The Bainbridge Diaries where Maurice Bainbridge champions the little guy, pitching his wits against powerful and influential heavyweights.