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Author: Victoria Holt

📘 The king of the castle by Victoria Holt

Dallas Lawson, eager to carry on her deceased father's work, is sent to Chateau Gaillard to retouch its historic paintings. Her arrival is met with cold reception, yet she is drawn into a perplexing situation involving the enigmatic Comte de la Talle—an esteemed artist whose daughter accuses him of murder. As Dallas delves deeper into the secrets of the castle, she must navigate trust, betrayal, and the weight of legacy within the haunting walls of the manor.

First publish date: 1967

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Victoria Holt

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