Smoldering Scandals, Football, and Justice: The Pirlo Conundrum
Eintracht boasted a stellar player in Pirlo, hailed as the century's prodigy during his tenure.
In the pulsating Düsseldorf underbelly, unravels a twisted tale of power, murder, and football - all spun around celebrated defense attorney, Dr. Anton Pirlo. This time, the courtroom drama intertwines with the thrill of the pitch as Pirlo defends a promising young talent for Eintracht, a regional league team.
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A leading criminal defense attorney, Pirlo, alongside partner Sophie Mahler, has been at the center of some of Düsseldorf's most high-profile cases: from murder in high society to a deceased Nazi, arson, and more. Their exploits have earned them quite the reputation, whether it is one they embrace or not.
Hidden beneath the charismatic lawyer's calm veneer lies a man of mixed heritage, with Lebanese roots, whom some call the Arab. His father, an honest worker who helped others navigate bureaucracy and applications, diverged from the straight and narrow path, leading to social fraud and the family's fall from grace.
Shadows of the Past
Pirlo's brothers have been a constant headache, especially Ahmed, who once botched a cocaine heist and another got shot. The family was once on the hit list of an ally-turned-foe. Pirlo, the apparent outcast, has always had to suppress the flames ignited by his brothers' antics.
Brothers in Arms, Again
Determined to keep his family ties private, particularly from Sophie, Pirlo finds himself entangled with Ahmed once more. This time, Ahmed envisions a big break for himself in the football agent business, hoping to sign prodigious talent Serdar Tuncay, the prospect for Eintracht.
Ahmed presents his idea to skeptical Pirlo, who condemns it not just because he supports Eintracht's local rival Fortuna but also due to Ahmed's history of flawed schemes. As the story unfolds, Pirlo becomes a prime suspect in a series of murders within the Eintracht club, plunging him into the heart of the storm.
Riling Up the Press
If you've read the first three cases of the captivating defense attorney with clan roots, you'll find the fourth book Double Game enthralling. It's the latest installment in the Pirlo-Mahler series by bestselling author and defense attorney Ingo Bott, published by Fischer and Argon.
Situated within the vibrant Düsseldorf lifestyle, Double Game brings together old traditions, the Rhine meadows, Ko, and the city's elite. Pirlo finds himself right in the thick of it, with his Pempelfort district residence adorned with an Oasis poster and a Little Red Book print.
Sophie, Pirlo's colleague, is always by his side, arguing fiercely, debating depthfully, and occasionally exchanging Kierkegaard bon mots. In their downtime, Pirlo enjoys strong, black coffee, while Sophie criticizes it as a "general attack on the central nervous system." To accommodate her taste, Pirlo installs a fully automatic coffee machine in their office.
Fueled by coffee and their shared passion for justice, Pirlo and Sophie tackle each case head-on, unable to function without their caffeine fix.
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- I'm not going to do it, claimed Pirlo, refusing to get involved in his brother Ahmed's latest football agent scheme, despite their shared history.
- The fifth book in the captivating Pirlo-Mahler series by author Ingo Bott, titled "Double Game", delves into the world of criminality and sports, specifically football.
- The charismatic defense attorney, Pirlo, has probably faced numerous challenges in his career, from high-profile murder cases to facing accusations that threaten his reputation in the sports world.
- In the heart of Düsseldorf, Pirlo's residence reflects the city's vibrant lifestyle, with posters of Oasis and Little Red Book prints adorning the walls, mirroring his eclectic taste that represents both entertainment and social unrest.
- Despite his involvement in football-related cases, Pirlo might find solace in his love for coffee and philosophical debates with his colleague Sophie, providing a moment of tranquility amidst the chaos of his criminal law practice.
