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Merlyn Cantelo flies back to Leeds to claim the home of his late aunt, who had adopted him following a troubled childhood. A clairvoyant, the aunt had warned of future violence and urged him to stay in Italy with distant relatives. Now back at the inherited property, Merlyn must uncover the reality behind his aunt’s prophetic insights and unravel a family mystery that could change his own destiny.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Robert Barnard
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