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Set in 1942 England, *To Die Like a Gentleman* unfolds through the journals and correspondence of a young governess. She confronts a menacing manservant, an oppressive master, and bitter rivalries that culminate in murder. The narrative offers a tense, historical mystery centered on class, power, and intrigue.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Robert Barnard
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