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Stephanie Barron's novel places readers in a suspenseful Victorian mystery, blending detective work with themes of war, deception, and personal peril. The narrative weaves intricate clues and complex motives, inviting readers to uncover the truth alongside the detective.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Stephanie Barron
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