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When the plague decimates 17th‑century London, apprentice Christopher Rowe and his loyal friend Tom find themselves embroiled in a perilous hunt for truth. By following a series of puzzles, riddles, and whispered secrets, the boys uncover a dark conspiracy that threatens their apothecary master’s life and the city’s survival. Their bond and courage are tested as they navigate the shadows of a London drowning in fear and suspicion, determined to unmask the assassin and save their friends.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kevin Sands
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