The Devil Amongst the Lawyers

In Sharyn McCrumb's The Devil Amongst the Lawyers, set in 1934 Virginia, the trial of Erma Morton—a 21-year-old accused of murdering her tyrannical father—attracts the attention of national journalists who are eager to sensationalize the story. Among them is Carl Jennings, an inexperienced 18-year-old reporter from Tennessee, who strives to uncover the truth amidst a flurry of manipulated narratives and conflicting reports. As the seasoned journalists exploit the trial for profit, Carl, with the help of his cousin Nora, who possesses a unique gift, remains determined to reveal the real story behind the headlines.