Hardcover (good condition)
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Genre: Mystery/thriller
Year published: 2001
 
Lisa Scottoline’s The Vendetta Defense follows Philadelphia defense attorney Judy Carrier as she takes on the unusual case of Anthony “Pigeon Tony” Lucia, an eccentric old man accused of murdering Angelo Coluzzi, a fellow Italian immigrant with whom he has a decades-old feud rooted in events from their youth in Italy during World War II. As Judy investigates, she uncovers a tangled history of betrayal, revenge, and cultural codes of honor, all while confronting her own moral boundaries and the gray areas of justice. Blending legal suspense, humor, and heartfelt moments, the novel explores loyalty, family, and the weight of the past.