The Lockerbie Bombing A Father’s Search for Justice (Now a TV Series Starring Colin Firth)
The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice by Jim Swire, published by Birlinn in 2021, is a poignant exploration of a personal tragedy intertwined with a significant historical event. This edition, comprising 272 pages, delves into the aftermath of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which resulted in the deaths of 259 passengers and 11 local residents. The narrative follows Dr. Jim Swire as he grapples with the loss of his daughter, Flora, and his evolving perspective on the evidence presented during the trial of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, who was convicted of the crime yet maintained his innocence until his death.
Readers will find a detailed account of Dr. Swire’s journey from grief to a determined quest for justice, as he uncovers discrepancies in the prosecution’s case and questions the reliability of key witnesses. The book addresses themes of law, terrorism, and the complexities of international justice, reflecting on the broader implications of the Lockerbie bombing. This edition serves as a companion to the Sky Original miniseries, providing insight into both a father’s personal loss and the quest for truth in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
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The book of the brand-new Sky Original miniseries, starring Colin Firth as Jim Swire and directed by Otto Bathurst.
The destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988 was the largest attack on Britain since World War Two. 259 passengers and 11 townsfolk of Lockerbie were murdered. Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted of the crime. He maintained his innocence until his death in 2012.
Among the passengers was Flora, beloved daughter of Dr Jim Swire. Jim accepted American claims that Libya was responsible, but during the Lockerbie Trial he began to distrust key witnesses and supposed firm evidence. Since then it has been revealed that the USA paid millions of dollars to two central identification witnesses, and the only forensic evidence central to the prosecution has been discredited.
The book takes us along Dr. Swire’s journey as his initial grief and loss becomes a campaign to uncover the truth behind not only a personal tragedy but one of the modern world’s most shocking events.
‘A shattering tale of grief and love’ – Daily Mail
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