Legal Question in Insurance Law in Maryland

Libel

I recently discovered a book written by my deceased husband's former business partner. It is described as a business book published in June 2007. The purpose is to describe the failings of the typesetting industry in America and its personal impact on the author. Only part is factual and/or business related. My husband's full name is disclosed. A majority details the author's recollection of events, conversations involving my husband who suffered with alcoholism. Many references are made to his wife and family members -- untrue and cruel. Our names are changed except one ''slip'' where my actual name is printed. Even with fictitious names, I and my family can be easily identified. Confidential, personally tragic events during my husband's battle with alcoholism, the loss of his business and ultimately the loss of his life are revealed. Regarding business-related events, I have documentation to dispute some of the author's claims. More importantly, I and my son have had a rough time recovering from the effects of alcoholism and the sudden death of my husband in June 2003. The shock, set-back, and emotional distress caused by this book is unbearable. Do I have a legal recourse? I would at least ask for a public retraction.

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