Former solicitor Michael Simmons has penned a new novel inspired by his lengthy legal career

Low Life Lawyer is a legal thriller charting the rise and fall – and rise again – of a somewhat unorthodox lawyerLow Life Lawyer details the rise and fall – and rise again – of a rogue lawyer who is also a talented jazz clarinet musician. This gripping legal thriller features protagonist Richard Gregory, plus a literary cameo from American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Sidney Bechet, and is set in the 1950s and 60s. Inspired by a lengthy legal and journalist career, Michael Simmons’ writing style emulates that of John Grisham and Kingsley Amis. “A book to be enjoyed by