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In a crisp June morning, Lord John Grey steps out of London’s Beefsteak Club, his mind racing with personal turmoil. As a proud nobleman and senior officer in His Majesty's army, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation when he witnesses something shocking. The Crown soon summons him to probe the brutal murder of a comrade, a case that could expose traitors within the ranks and threaten the stability of his family’s legacy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Diana Gabaldon
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