An American Yankee in King Alfred's Court

What happens when an American lawyer steps into the traditions and quiet dramas of the English legal world?

In 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.

Blending courtroom drama with w...