Malice Prepense

In "Malice Prepense," lawyer Barbara Holloway grapples with a complex case involving Teddy Wendover, a man physically in his twenties but mentally stunted at eight due to a childhood accident. When a congressman, linked to Teddy's past, is murdered with incriminating evidence resembling Teddy's playthings, suspicions arise. As Barbara delves into the mystery, she must navigate the murky waters of innocence and guilt, questioning if this seemingly innocent man could be a killer.