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Mary Quinn’s second covert assignment sends her back into the grim underbelly of Victorian London, this time infiltrating the building site of the clock tower for the Houses of Parliament as an impoverished young boy. The disguise forces her to relive childhood fears, hunger, and longing while she gains the trust of key witnesses. As she navigates desperate fellow strangers and dangerous secrets, Quinn must uncover the identity of a murderer without endangering her true identity or exposing her mission. The story offers a penetrating glimpse into the harsh realities and hidden dangers of 19th‑century London.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Y. S. Lee
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