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On the way home from Germany after having captured Axel the Red's treasure, dapper Jonathan Mansel happens upon a corpse in the road, that of an Englishman. There ensues a gripping tale of adventure and vengeance of a rather gentlemanly kind. On publication this novel was such a hit that it was reprinted six times in its first year, and assured Yates' huge popularity. A classic Richard Chandos thriller, which can be read alone or as part of a series including 'Blind Corner', 'Blood Royal', show more 'Fire Below' and 'Perishable Goods'. show lessTags
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- This tale is one which could have been told before now: in other words, the events which I shall relate took place before some others which I have already set down.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)'She ... is ... quiet ... now. She's gone to her long home.'"
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