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The Haymarket

(1974)
(The second book in the Performers series)
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Abel Lackland, rescued from the gutter as a child, has achieved great success as a surgeon. His eldest son, Jonah refuses to follow in his father's footsteps. He secretly nurtures a desire to act on the stage. Lilith Lucas, saved from destitution at the same time as Abel, has achieved equal success and adoration as an actress. One night, Jonah steals away to watch Lilith, unaware of her thirst for revenge. He meets her after the show and is enchanted by her, as his father was many years before. Lilith sees in Jonah an opportunity to settle old scores ...

Genre: Historical

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