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Lantern For The Dark

Jessica Stirling

Historical Fiction

Legal Drama

Murder Mystery

Character-Driven Story

Scottish Setting

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Delivery Options

Binding

Paperback

Age Group

All

Language

English

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Book Summary

Clare Kelso Has Been Locked In The Tolbooth, Accused Of Murdering Her Own Infant Son. Maverick Lawyer Cameron Adams, Summoned From Edinburgh To Defend The Guilty, Soon Comes To Believe That The Frail Girl Who Refuses To Defend Herself Could Be A Murderers Second Victim. The Key To The Truth Lies With Frederick Striker. Gambler, Seducer, Adventurer, He Alone Can Save Clare From The Gallows. If He Wishes To . . .

Product Details

Author

Jessica Stirling

Publisher

Coronet

Language

English

SKU

BK0504240

ISBN

9781444716252

Reading Age

All

Binding

Paperback