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The Defence

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The Defence

By: Rob Rinder
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At MP-turned-wellness-guru Adrian Wells' celeb-encrusted launch event for a bath salt 'tub experience' that promises to halt all signs of aging, someone is about to turn up the heat.

As Adrian lowers himself into the architectural copper tub to showcase his miracle product in front of countless influencers, it soon becomes clear that something is amiss.

The bath salt has been poisoned. And now Adrian is dead. His long-suffering assistant Jules is the prime suspect.

Barrister Adam Green is tasked with Jules's defence, and he quickly realizes that there were many more people with a score to settle against Adrian.

Can Adam win the day, or is he in too deep?

Praise for Rob Rinder

'Hugely enjoyable!' Steve Cavanagh

'Ridiculously entertaining' Tom Hindle

'I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks

'Strong storytelling with a murder mystery at its heart makes it one to treasure' Daily Mail

'A pacy and gripping read' The Sun

© Rob Rinder 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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