Romantic intrigue at Ascot ends in murder and secrets
In a mansion at Belmont during Ascot week, bonds fracture as Gervase Cundall rebuffs Ida Raughton and Walter Cundall faces a bloodless battle over birth and inheritance. A London murder shocks Sir Paul Raughton’s party and deepens rivalries as letters reveal hidden loyalties and a brother’s deadly burden.
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Sir Paul Raughton
Belmont
Berkshire
Surrey
Sir Paul
Ida
Mr. Cundall
Lord Penlyn
Mr. Dundall
Gervase
London Telegram Spurs Night of Murder Rumors
Sir Paul Naughton weighs whether to tell Ida the dreadful news as Lord Peulyn arrives at his hotel looking gaunt and pale after a club discussion over last night's tragedy.
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Walter Cundall
Lady Chesterton
Montagu
Lord Pentyn
London
Montiga
Miosiin Policunnmn
Ubs
Tola
Birad
St. James Park
Dundal
Lord Penlyn
Miss Raughton
Walter
Nore
Sir Paul
Nooner
Lord Teniya
Philip
Oceleve
Dad
Cuinkdl
Qeeleve Trovese
Paloadus
Penlyn
Mir
Uaedall
Ponlyn
Patt Mall
Paul Naughton
Ida
Lord Peulyn
Town
Meanest Man Meets His Match in Handsome Book Pitch
A Washington Star clipping recounts a book agent praising a richly illustrated volume. The agent quotes a stern buyer who admits he buys nothing, instead waiting for others to reveal content by leafing through engravings. The tale echoes urban talk of a fearless buyer and a wary purchaser.
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Bin
Ture
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Cundall
Gervase Occleve
Treaven
Ida Raughton
Cadall
Yuer
Maul Raughton
Tauwn
Tanl
Tam Spree
Dina
Haiver
Cunndall
Phip Smerdoen
Tim
Washington Star
Lfe
Marshal Horan
Thomas O’connor
Chicago
James Cunningham
John Tierney
Patrick Sullivan
William Thompson
Capt O'Connor
Capt. O'Connor
Cincinnati Enquirer
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