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In 1857 London, Serafina Trent—eyewitness to her brother’s fall from grace—is thrust into a brutal murder investigation when the victim, a beautiful actress, is found dead. With societal expectations and the law against her, Serafina must rely on unlikely allies, including the charismatic Dylan Tremayne, to uncover the truth and protect her family from a wrongful conviction. The novel blends historical detail with a gripping courtroom drama.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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