The Trial of Four
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- Year of Production
- 2026
Summary
A courtroom mystery by Do Jin-gi, winner of the Korean Mystery Literature Award. An elegant revenge tale about a murderer protected by seemingly flawless legal reasoning. Ji-hoon dies mysteriously during a trip to the Philippines with his friend Yang-gil, and his body is hastily cremated. When prosecutors learn that Yang-gil is named the sole beneficiary of Ji-hoon's KRW 1.9 billion life insurance policy, they charge him with premeditated murder. Without direct evidence, the case falls apart. Ji-hoon’s fiancée, Seon-jae attends every court hearing, trusting that justice will prevail – only to be devastated by the verdict. She takes a job at a law firm and sets out to find the evidence herself.
Inspired by the real-life ‘Cambodian Pregnant Wife Case’, the novel probes the limits of the law through a riveting courtroom battle and startling twists. Drawing on twenty years in the legal profession, Do Jin-gi delivers a gripping legal mystery that sustains its tension until the final moment.
Inspired by the real-life ‘Cambodian Pregnant Wife Case’, the novel probes the limits of the law through a riveting courtroom battle and startling twists. Drawing on twenty years in the legal profession, Do Jin-gi delivers a gripping legal mystery that sustains its tension until the final moment.
Company Profile
GOLDENBOUGH is a traditional book publisher that has published more than 50 genre novels every year since 1996. Since 2017, 'BritG(britg.kr)', an online platform specializing in genre novels, has been opened and has been actively operated for 9 years. It has established itself as an important path for writers currently working at the forefront of genre literature to enter the mass publishing market. We have been doing this and are continuing our efforts to discover new potential writers.