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Author: Lesley Thomson

📘 The detective's secret by Lesley Thomson

When a body is discovered beneath a London Underground train under baffling circumstances, the case is assigned to detective Stella Darnell. She traverses the labyrinthine tunnels and the gritty streets of London, following leads that point to long‑hidden motives and covert networks. As secrets emerge, Darnell must untangle a web of crime and betrayal to bring the truth to light.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Lesley Thomson

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