The Retired Country Doctor by Michael R. Brooks
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About the book
Barrister Finn Richter’s life is turned upside down when his 95-year-old father, Hans, a retired country doctor from the picturesque river-side town of Waikerie, is to be charged under the Commonwealth War Crimes Act for offences allegedly committed in Auschwitz during WWII.
When Hans Richter migrated to South Australia in the early 1950s, was he travelling under an alias? Is he the notorious Dr Klaus Speigel recognised by an Auschwitz survivor at the Waikerie Hotel?
Finn arranges for his childhood friend, Marjorie Davies QC, to represent Hans and refute the allegations. Together, they must prepare for a trial, while having to deal with an arrogant commonwealth prosecutor; manage the local, national and international press; avoid being distracted by social interest protest groups who have their own agendas to push; and respect the different interests of the town’s residents while confronting their own painful childhood memories.
Getting a verdict is not the end of the story—far from it.
The Retired Country Doctor is a must read for those who enjoy court room dramas and crime thrillers.
ISBN: 9781764341431 324pp 153 x 234mm
SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY APRIl 12th, 2pm for the Book Launch in Macclesfield - RSVP Details below - - - -
About the book
Barrister Finn Richter’s life is turned upside down when his 95-year-old father, Hans, a retired country doctor from the picturesque river-side town of Waikerie, is to be charged under the Commonwealth War Crimes Act for offences allegedly committed in Auschwitz during WWII.
When Hans Richter migrated to South Australia in the early 1950s, was he travelling under an alias? Is he the notorious Dr Klaus Speigel recognised by an Auschwitz survivor at the Waikerie Hotel?
Finn arranges for his childhood friend, Marjorie Davies QC, to represent Hans and refute the allegations. Together, they must prepare for a trial, while having to deal with an arrogant commonwealth prosecutor; manage the local, national and international press; avoid being distracted by social interest protest groups who have their own agendas to push; and respect the different interests of the town’s residents while confronting their own painful childhood memories.
Getting a verdict is not the end of the story—far from it.
The Retired Country Doctor is a must read for those who enjoy court room dramas and crime thrillers.
ISBN: 9781764341431 324pp 153 x 234mm
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About the Author
Born in Tanzania to an English father and north Italian (bordering Austria) mother, Michael R. Brooks’ family migrated to Waikerie, South Australia, in the late 1960s. Eventually his family moved to Mt Barker. Michael commenced his secondary education at Mt Barker High School, which he did not complete. In 1976 Michael remembers coming home from school and his father saying he found him a job working for an insurance company. He remained in insurance until the early 2020s when Parkinson’s Disease forced him into early retirement. On his employment journey, Michael gained mature entry to university where he graduated with a degree in Law. Michael has used the illness as motivation to begin writing novels of fiction. He has previously written four novels, and is currently working on a sequel to The Retired Country Doctor.
Born in Tanzania to an English father and north Italian (bordering Austria) mother, Michael R. Brooks’ family migrated to Waikerie, South Australia, in the late 1960s. Eventually his family moved to Mt Barker. Michael commenced his secondary education at Mt Barker High School, which he did not complete. In 1976 Michael remembers coming home from school and his father saying he found him a job working for an insurance company. He remained in insurance until the early 2020s when Parkinson’s Disease forced him into early retirement. On his employment journey, Michael gained mature entry to university where he graduated with a degree in Law. Michael has used the illness as motivation to begin writing novels of fiction. He has previously written four novels, and is currently working on a sequel to The Retired Country Doctor.
