Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

This collection of excerpts details the unfolding legal battle for Katie Fisher, a young Amish woman charged with murder after her newborn baby is found dead. We follow Ellie Hathaway, a Philadelphia lawyer, as she navigates the unfamiliar Amish community and the complexities of defending Katie, who denies giving birth but shows physical evidence of doing so. The excerpts explore the clash between the Amish faith and the English legal system, the challenges Ellie faces in understanding Katie's perspective and motivations, and the various individuals involved, including Katie's family, her boyfriend, and a psychiatrist brought in to assess her. Ultimately, a medical discovery regarding the baby's death and the differing views on honesty within Katie's culture become central to the case.