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Television journalist Delaney Wright is on the brink of stardom after she begins covering a sensational murder trial for the news. She should be thrilled, yet her growing desire to locate her birth mother consumes her thoughts.
     On trial for murder is Betsy Grant, widow of a wealthy doctor who has been an Alzheimer’s victim for eight years. When her once-upon-a-time celebrity lawyer urges her to accept a plea bargain, Betsy refuses: she will go to trial to prove her innocence.
    Betsy’s stepson, Alan Grant, bides his time nervously as the trial begins. His substantial inheritance hangs in the balance—his only means of making good on payments he owes his ex-wife, his children, and increasingly angry creditors.
    As the trial unfolds, and the damning evidence against Betsy piles up, Delaney is convinced that Betsy is not guilty and frantically tries to prove her innocence, before time runs out…
LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 21, 2016
ISBN9781471154188
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Mary Higgins Clark

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark wrote over forty suspense novels, four collections of short stories, a his­torical novel, a memoir, and two children’s books. With bestselling author Alafair Burke she wrote the Under Suspicion series including The Cinderella Murder, All Dressed in White, The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Every Breath You Take, You Don’t Own Me, and Piece of My Heart. With her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, she coauthored five suspense novels. More than one hundred million copies of her books are in print in the United States alone. Her books are international bestsellers.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Another wonderful book by the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark. Delaney Wright is a journalist who is covering a high profile murder trial. While reporting on this trial, she enlists the help of her friends, Alvirah and Willy Meehan, to track down her birth parents. Their findings could have a powerful impact on the outcome of the murder trial.This book was a quick read. I loved how Clark focused a large portion of the book on the courtroom scenes. It made the book so much more enjoyable. Of course, old favorites like Alvirah and Willy never fail to entertain.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Newscaster Delaney Wright is reporting on the trial of Betsy Grant, a wealthy woman accused of murdering her Alzheimer’s-afflicted husband, Ted. Although there are several others who seem more likely to have done the deed, the courtroom testimony does not seem to bear out Betsy’s claim of innocence and a conviction seems likely. As the trial plays out in the courtroom and on the nightly news, Delaney finds herself convinced that Betsy is innocent, but each day the testimony in the courtroom seems to add more credence to the prosecutor’s claim that Betsy is guilty of her husband’s murder. Tapped to assume the anchor spot on the network news, Delaney is quickly rising in her chosen profession and should be happy. But, haunted by a need to know the circumstances of her birth and adoption, Delaney feels an urgency to find her birth mother and is determined to know the truth, no matter what the cost.The fast pace of the story, coupled with an unexpected plot twist or two, serves to keep the pages turning. Readers will find much to appreciate in this entertaining tale.Highly recommended.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    As Time Goes By- by Mary Higgins Clark is a 2016 Simon & Schuster publication. Mary Higgins Clark - Wow! What can you say? She is eighty-eight years old and still writing quality stories. I will admit,though, the Alvirah and Willy series is hit or miss with me, and I don’t actively seek them out. I didn’t realize this book was a part of that series when I checked it out, but I’m glad I did. Besty’s beloved husband, Ted, has been murdered and she is facing prosecution for the crime. Her chances aren’t good and only a miracle will prevent her from being convicted. Television journalist, Delaney Wright, gets the chance of a lifetime when she is assigned to cover the trial. Although her star is rising, Delaney is still troubled about finding her birth parents. Alvirah feels compelled to do a little snooping on Delaney’s behalf and makes a startling discovering along the way.This story is one of the better installments in this series. I liked the courtroom scenes, which we rarely encounter anymore, and the mystery is solid enough that I never guessed whodunit. Alvirah and Willy are not featured prominently in this one, as Alvirah mainly sticks to the adoption angle of the story, but want she helps to uncover is a big part of the story. While all of MHC novels are devoid of explicit sex, graphic violence, and harsh language, this series really does belong in the cozy category, I think. This is super light reading, and not at all complex. The suspense that is a MHC trademark is notably toned down in this series, which is why I haven’t always been overly enthusiastic about it. This story has a few threads going on at once, but everything comes together in a short time frame, quite nicely, although there are some details that are glossed over a little too quickly. Still, I thought this was a pretty solid addition to the series and after reading some heavier material recently, it provided me with a much needed break and was entertaining as well.It is amazing to see that this author is still putting out a material and should be an inspiration to us all. I hope to see many more books by MHC in the future.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Perhaps not as suspenseful as some of Clark’s other novels, this tale nevertheless is still an exciting one. News reporter Delaney Wright is covering a sensational murder trial and finding herself more and more sympathetic with the defendant. At the same time, she is also trying disparately to locate her birth mother. She engages the help of her friends, Alvirah and Willy, to do some detecting of their own. Meanwhile, another friend is investigating the illegal use of prescription drugs that led to a high-profile drug overdose. Tension and suspense build as the pages fly by. There are many characters but they all serve to move the plot along, and the various storylines do tie together rather ingeniously. Though predictable in part, it still a satisfying mystery and not overly stressful.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    MHC goes to court and searches for birth mother.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is the first book that I read from Mary Higgins Clark. It has interesting twists and turns.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Read this very quickly as I was engrossed in the story and enjoyed the court trial. JB
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Good, but too pat.

    I'm a sucker for a happy ending. What can I say.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Predictable.