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'Don't be ordinary, Leo. Passion has its price.'
1883. Two young people have been killed near Portsmouth's docks. When journalist and amateur detective Leo Stanhope arrives, the police have already dismissed the victims as a 'molly-lad' and a misfit. As Leo begins to investigate, what he uncovers will lead him to the dangers of the Navy shipyard, the temptations of Portsmouth's underground nightlife – and even the family of his wife, Rosie.
But canhe risk the people he loves for the sake of justice?
Genre: Historical Mystery
1883. Two young people have been killed near Portsmouth's docks. When journalist and amateur detective Leo Stanhope arrives, the police have already dismissed the victims as a 'molly-lad' and a misfit. As Leo begins to investigate, what he uncovers will lead him to the dangers of the Navy shipyard, the temptations of Portsmouth's underground nightlife – and even the family of his wife, Rosie.
But canhe risk the people he loves for the sake of justice?
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"Exceptional-you hear and smell and taste Victorian London-while the themes are thoughly up to date." - Sarah Hilary
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