South Africa, 2002, Liam Ledwidge, a well-known gay entrepreneur is encapsulated into a crime he did not commit, 'Marriage to a Tamil widow in a black township.'pHe was the victim of an elaborate scam by influential family friends with links to senior government ministers and robbed of every penny of his life's work and savings.ppThese white-collar criminals had him imprisoned 'Guilty by Persuasion' in the bowels of hell, surrounded by murderers, rapists, baby rapists, schizophrenics - a far cry from his lavish lifestyle in Dublin with his partner Tony Keogan.ppiLiam's story is one of injustice, brutality and torture, but it oozes real hope and ultimate joy. It stands as a very beautiful story. I defy anbody to read this book, put it down, and forget about it, even if you wanted to do this, it's not possible. - Fr. Joe McDonaldip