Under the Wig & Fake Law - 2 Books Collection Set - Legal & True Crime Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Under the Wig
Fake Law

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Quercus, Picador

Overview
This two-book paperback set pairs a gripping barrister's memoir with a sharp, myth-busting guide to British justice. Under the Wig by William Clegg takes readers behind the scenes of notorious murder trials, from cross-examinations to jury verdicts. Fake Law by The Secret Barrister cuts through tabloid headlines and social media outrage to explain what the law actually says about fairness and due process. Together they offer a real-world education in criminal justice, ideal for true crime fans, aspiring lawyers, and anyone who has shouted at the news.

About the Books
Under the Wig is William Clegg's candid account of five decades defending clients accused of the gravest crimes, including cases connected to Rachel Nickell and Jill Dando. Clegg walks readers through how a criminal trial actually works: how evidence is tested, how juries are read, and how a single piece of testimony can decide a person's fate. It is less a sensational tell-all than a sober, insider's reflection on the pressure of arguing for someone's liberty, from a barrister described by peers as one of the country's most respected criminal advocates. Fake Law takes a complementary approach. Written by The Secret Barrister, the anonymous lawyer known for a bestselling series demystifying the legal system, it dismantles misconceptions spread by newspapers, politicians, and viral social media posts about how courts actually operate. Chapter by chapter, it tackles topics such as human rights law, family courts, and employment tribunals, replacing outrage with evidence, in a tone that is sharp, funny, and unapologetically precise, making dense legal ideas genuinely readable for non-lawyers. Read together, the two books give a rare view of British justice: one from inside a courtroom fighting for a verdict, the other from a desk correcting the record on what verdicts actually mean, making this set a well-rounded introduction to how justice is practiced, reported, and misunderstood in modern Britain.

Key Benefits

• Pairs a firsthand barrister's memoir with a witty, myth-busting legal explainer
• Written by a veteran criminal QC and the bestselling Secret Barrister
• Covers real cases including the Rachel Nickell and Jill Dando investigations
• Explains confusing legal topics like human rights and family courts in plain English
• Compact paperback format, easy to read anywhere
• Great for true crime readers, law students, and nonfiction fans

Book-by-Book Guide
Under the Wig — William Clegg draws on five decades at the criminal bar, revisiting murder trials including the Rachel Nickell and Jill Dando cases.
Fake Law — The Secret Barrister dismantles popular misconceptions about human rights, family courts, and employment law using real evidence and case law.

About the Authors
William Clegg is a leading English criminal defense barrister with decades of courtroom experience, having argued high-profile murder trials connected to cases such as Rachel Nickell and Jill Dando. Fellow advocates call him one of the country's foremost jury advocates. The Secret Barrister is the pen name of an anonymous barrister practicing criminal law in England and Wales, known for translating complex legal issues into sharp, accessible commentary, offering candid insight into the justice system without compromising ongoing casework.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set makes a perfect gift for true crime fans, law students, or anyone who loves a gripping courtroom drama. Pairing a firsthand barrister's memoir with a witty, fact-based rebuttal of legal myths, it's a thoughtful birthday gift, holiday season present, or standout addition to any nonfiction reading list.

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