{"product_id":"an-american-yankee-in-king-alfreds-court-paperback","title":"An American Yankee in King Alfred's Court - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis J. Turner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when an American lawyer steps into the traditions and quiet dramas of the English legal world?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn An American Yankee in King Alfred's Court, a law professor recounts his immersion into British advocacy through memorable cases, cultural missteps, and an unlikely friendship with Giles, a brilliant and unconventional English barrister. Together, they navigate courtrooms, chambers, and jury trials shaped by ritual, restraint, and razor-sharp intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending courtroom drama with wry travel writing, the book offers an insider's look at the barrister system, cross-examination, and the subtle choreography of British justice-set against landscapes that range from medieval halls to modern courtrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this is a story of mentorship and mortality. As Giles's health fades, professional collaboration gives way to deeper reflection on loyalty, legacy, and the cost of a life spent in the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart, humane, and quietly funny, \u003cem\u003eAn American Yankee in King Alfred's Court\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to readers of legal memoir, literary nonfiction, and reflective travel writing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960227848389,"sku":"9798994298510","price":30.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/ft2T-iS6LD9798994298510.webp?v=1773442357","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/an-american-yankee-in-king-alfreds-court-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}