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Set in Regency England, the story follows the young aristocratic Berkeley Brigade who arrive at Sir Reginald Prance’s country estate to uncover the murder of a disliked neighbor. Corinne DeCoverty and Coffen Pattle take lead roles in piecing together clues while confronting dark motives. The arrival of Lord Luten adds further complexity to the investigation, and a bewitching lady engaged to the heir raises questions for the Brigade. The discovery points to a surprising suspect: Prance’s beloved aunt, whose involvement threatens to shake the family's reputation.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Joan Smith
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