{"title":"Karen Phillipps","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Karen Phillipps, a remarkable author renowned for her engaging storytelling and deep insights. As you're about to explore, Phillipps has a unique talent for weaving personal narratives with historical contexts, making her works both educational and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eGet Carman\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling entry under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. Here, Phillipps delves into the intricacies of personal journeys, bringing to life the vivid experiences and poignant moments of her subjects. Her writing is characterised by a detailed narrative style that not only informs but also resonates emotionally with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhillipps’s works are perfect for those who enjoy thought-provoking biographies that offer a window into the lives and times of intriguing individuals. With each page, you'll be taken on a journey filled with discovery and reflection, all presented with the clarity and warmth that only Karen Phillipps can provide. Dive into this collection and let her words guide you through extraordinary lives and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"get-carman-by-karen-phillipps-9781785908989","title":"Get Carman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Carman was both the best-liked and most feared advocate at the English Bar. He was also the best known. In any looming libel battle, the side that was first to pay George a comfortable retainer had an incalculable advantage...Many barristers are clever, some are skilful and a few are good looking. But there are now none left who can fill the public gallery on star quality alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Joshua Rozenberg, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Carman QC was, and perhaps still is, Britain's most famous lawyer within living memory. Equally feared and respected, he made his name as an erudite and incisive advocate largely in the field of libel. In the 1980s and 90s, no high profile libel case was complete without the diminutive QC who had the ability to wipe the courtroom floor with the high and mighty, often with a smart turn of phrase that guaranteed headlines in the following day's newspapers. Coming to prominence with his superb defence of disgraced former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe on a charge of conspiracy to murder, in subsequent years Carman defended many well-known faces from the worlds of entertainment, sport, politics and business, including Ken Dodd, Richard Branson, Mohammed Al Fayed and Elton John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAway from court, Carman was a complex and private yet not unsociable man. In 1986, he met barrister Karen Phillipps and, although she turned down his immediate proposal of marriage, the two would have a close platonic relationship for the rest of Carman's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Carman intended to write his memoirs but became too ill to complete the book and died on January 2, 2001. Using his papers, press cuttings and court transcripts along with the testimonies of some of those who saw Carman in action, and her own extensive memories of her close friend, Karen Phillipps presents a portrait of this eminent advocate through the cases he became famous for conducting. All the drama of the courtroom world that Carman belonged to is here, along with some of the best and most entertaining theatre the English justice system has ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843793506540,"sku":"9781785908989","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23704723482823.jpg?v=1758812633"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-phillipps.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}