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In 1814 London, Viscount Sebastian St. Cyr, of the royal court, begins a personal crusade when the body of a young pianist, Jane Ambrose, is found half‑buried in the snow. Her connection to Princess Charlotte, the Prince Regent’s heir, prompts the palace to suppress inquiries. Determined to seek justice, Sebastian and his wife Hero pursue clues that reveal a tangled web of court intrigue, hidden agendas, and danger. Their investigation leads them back to the palace, culminating in a dramatic confrontation amid the Thames‑frozen Frost Fair.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: C. S. Harris
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