It was trite and the resolution was contradicted by the story. Her narration does not jive with the resolution. Moreover, the book has no redeeming characters, and no redemption of a character. And by the way, why set the book in a known setting but then get obvious details of that setting completely incorrect. Likewise, why sent the book in a Virginia court room and not know the correct Virginia courtroom and legal terminology? She clearly needed a better editor.