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As the Muse of History, Clio had everything she desired: a beautiful historic house in Savannah, Georgia full of books and cats. Her life was peaceful and perfect! Who cares if none of the other gods thought much of her; the less people bothered her the more time she had to read and study. A knock on her door ended her serene world. Artemis needed help. Not just any Greek God would do, she needed one who thought with her head and not her heart. Clio was the obvious choice to ask.

Back in Folkestone, the residents are dealing with the aftereffects of a devastating air raid. Howard Argent is kept busy at the Bevan while Ulysses Pilchard experiments with electroshock therapy. Meanwhile, women’s suffrage, prostitution and unmarried mothers are hot topics, and Kitty Lumley experiences the sharp end of intolerance.

Helena Kennedy forensically examines the pressing new evidence that women are being discriminated against when it comes to the law. From the shocking lack of female judges to the scandal of female prisons and the double discrimination experienced by BAME women, Kennedy shows with force and fury that change for women must start at the heart of what makes society just.

Sophie's heart skipped a beat as she glanced around the subway car, her eyes drawn to the strange glow emanating from beneath one of the worn seats. Curiosity ignited within her, fueling her desire to uncover the origin and purpose of this enigmatic object. With hesitant steps, Sophie approached the seat, her gloved fingers reaching out tentatively. She held her breath as she grasped the artifact, feeling its smooth surface and an odd warmth radiating through the layers of her gloves. It seemed to hum with an otherworldly energy, compelling her to further delve into its secrets.

In this gripping series, Helena Kennedy, celebrated human rights lawyer, broadcaster and civil liberties expert and playwright Rib Davis bring to life eight groundbreaking twentieth century trials. With the help of a full cast, they reveal how the British legal system has been influenced by powerful human stories that redefined the law to better reflect our modern society.