Errors of Judgment

Caper Court #8

by Caro Fraser

For Leo Davies, a charming, brilliant barrister in one of London's most prestigious chambers, life has been good. But behind the elegant doors of Caper Court, the elite barrister’s chamber, are the hard choices, the ethical dilemmas, the overlap between the personal and the professional, the sacrifices, the deceitful politics, the affairs and the corruption. Life at the Bar is gritty behind the gloss and Leo Davies QC is at the centre of another Caper Court drama. Fraser is the daughter of the late George MacDonald Fraser, beloved author of the Flashman novels. Her cleverly entwined plot lines involving Machiavellian office politics, rivalries, protocol as well as scandals and love affairs.

383 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2013

About the author

Caroline Georgiana ("Caro") Fraser was a novelist.

Fraser began her career as an advertising copywriter. She became a commercial and maritime lawyer, and practised until 1992, when she became a full-time writer.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn’t find this interesting at all. I think English people are obsessed with class, Americans are obsessed with guns and people in Sydney NSW are obsessed with real estate.
Im not interested in class the way the writer of this book is so for me it was a yawn 🥱. Maybe if you’ve followed along by reading the previous books it’d be a bit more engaging but I doubt it. Not much happened - there was barely any storyline and the story which was there was beige. This book was not for me.

[Nikki H · Rating 4 out of 5]

The penultimate book in the series, and back nearly to its best. There is less of a soap opera feel to this book, and I loved the detailed exploration of the main characters’ relationships. There is a real depth to the separate Rachel and Sarah storylines, and indeed to that of Leo’s newly discovered daughter (even though I struggled to believe she would feel excitement, rather than disgust, at the idea of her boyfriend sleeping with her father!). To a modern eye, Rachel perhaps shows a bit too much angst over online dating, but probably that’s how it often felt at the time. The only part I didn’t find convincing was Anthony’s sudden addition to gambling. Occasionally, I felt there was too much explanation (eg, as to why a top-earning QC might want to become a judge, or how casinos work), and occasionally too I felt the tone moved a bit too much into parody (eg, a member of the judicial appointments commission confusing LGBT with a BLT sandwich!). But I was as captivated as always by the book, including by the cliffhanger in the final sentence, and I can’t wait to read what will sadly be the last book in the series.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual and absolutely brilliant book. Always entertaining stories and particularly enjoy the antics of each of the characters. Sadly the next book is the last in the series as I found out that Caro Fraser died last year. I will be sorry to finish the series.

[Christine Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite soap opera, thank goodness there is another episode!

[Justine Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the next instalment in the 5 Caper Court series. I must admit I kept hold of it for a few weeks before I read it so I could relish it a bit before reading it as they seem to be big gaps between each book being published. I love this series so much. This books centres on the three main characters of Anthony, Leo and Rachel, together with some characters from earlier books returning as well as a significant new character to stir things up between Leo and Anthony. If you've not read this series yet I would recommend you to start from the beginning (The Pupil) as there is a chronological thread of character development which would be disjointed if read out of order. Looking forward to the next one.

[Glenys · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading a new Caro Fraser Caper Court novel is rather like reading the last one. Yes it's a formula, but what a winning one. Like a box of favourite chocolates, you wouldn't want one every day (mm, not sure about that, but it wouldn't be good for you). It's a lovely, addictive treat, so I buy it, settle down for an early night and enjoy it. Leo in particular is a marvellous creation. Not Great Literature but I want to know what happens next so I'll buy no 9 in the series as soon as it arrives.

[Jackie Fraser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!

I have read all the Caper Court books many years ago a mm dress delighted to find that I had missed this one when it first came out.
The 7th in the series was a bit disappointing so I started this one with trepidation and was delighted to find that the author was back on form.
The characterisation was superb and it was this that got me hooked by the earlier novels.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Caper Court series and this one is no exception. I've just spent a delicious afternoon with Leo, Anthony, Rachel and all the other familiar characters from Caper Court and I can't wait for the next one.

[Clare Canavan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My guilty pleasure with the Caper Court series has come to an end. I am bereft. I have enjoyed the whole summer in the company of Leo Davies QC. Easy reading with the familiar knowledge of the Inns of Court. Thank you Caro Fraser!

[Alessandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Elizabeth Sibley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Lots of things going on that all inter-relate to each other.