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When Philippa Palfrey learns that she was adopted, she imagines herself the daughter of an aristocrat and a parlor maid. The reality of her birth parents, a dark family secret, and an unsolved murder begins to surface, forcing Philippa to confront betrayals that were hidden for years. As the past lurks, she must stay vigilant against the dangers of uncovering buried truths.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: P. D. James
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