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Sir John Fielding, famed judge of London, faces a seemingly straightforward case when a Grub Street printer, his family, and two apprentices are found brutally murdered in their sleep. The scene features a raving poet brandishing a bloody axe, leading many to suspect a clear culprit. Fielding, however, believes true justice requires uncovering the full truth. With the assistance of a thirteen‑year‑old boy named Jeremy Proctor, he delves deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the massacre, discovering sinister motives that go beyond the initial crime.
First publish date: October 31, 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Bruce Alexander
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