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When his dying father speaks unsettling words, 12‑year‑old William Jones is driven to seek out John Diamond, the son of a man his father claims he once wronged. The search leads William into the darkest corners of London, where he meets a cast of odd characters and faces threats that may be more dangerous than the mystery itself. Set against a richly detailed London backdrop, the story blends adventure, mystery, and father‑son dynamics, while showcasing vivid sensory descriptions of the city’s mood.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Leon Garfield
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