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The series follows a group of young London barristers as they navigate crime and mystery, with the stories told by their former tutor, an academic scholar. Featuring the fictional character Hilary Tamar, the narratives blend legal intrigue with humor and literary wit.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Sarah L. Caudwell
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