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This is an excellent story, that is a mix of history, mystery, and romance. It tells of a nobleman, Sebastian St. Cyr, who has returned to England after fighting in France in the Napoleonic Wars, and who is suddenly accused of murder after his pistol is found on a dead girl's body in a church. The magistrates and law officers are sure he is guilty so there is no attempt to look any further. In order to save his life, he has to avoid capture, find the real murderer, and clear his name. His family
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4.5 stars! Loved this historical mystery! The mystery was intricate and kept me guessing until close to the end. 17th Century London came alive in C.S. Harris' capable writing hands. Loved the protagonist, Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin. I also loved some of the supporting characters such as the urchin Tom, Kat Boelyn, and Paul Gibson. I'll definitely be reading more in this series and hope to get to know this amazing cast of characters better.
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Sep 13, 2011
Juliana Philippa
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Dec 05, 2011
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