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During a lavish party hosted by Lady Windlesham, the infamous gossip columnist Mr. Marmaduke Yarnton is found dead. Justin Rutherford, a well‑known figure in Regency circles, teams up with his niece Anthea to investigate the murder. As they sift through whispers and hidden motives, the couple discovers that every guest at the event has something to hide, making the hunt for the killer a complex dance of intrigue and Victorian decorum.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Alice Chetwynd Ley
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