Parlor intrigue leads to murder case twist
Francis Ledsam defends Oliver Hilditch in a murder trial then learns Hilditch is an arch criminal via his wife Margeret. Ledsam grows entangled with Margeret while navigating a villa society of Sir Timothy Brast and Lady Cynthia. A night of passion follows, a later death investigation, travel to town, and hints of Margaret’s past and Ledsam’s pursuit of truth.
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Francis Ledsim
Oliver Hilditch
Hilditch
Ledsam
Andrew Wilmore
Aine
Hilditches
Oliver
Margaret
Oiiver
Wilmore
Mergacet
Nim
Nim Ita
Ledsara
Francis
Corde
Ands
Cynthia
Timothy
Sir Timothy
Illite
Imac
Cynithia
Xow
Pia
Margaret Hilditch
Oliver Bilditch
Gacamip
Toge
Lady Cynthia
Sth
Garet' Hildréeh
Mar Cottage
Grosvenor Square
Francis and Shopland discuss Wilmore disappearance at temple
In a London Temple suite Francis and Scotland Yard detective Shopland debate the Wilmore disappearance. They note a possible link to dropped companions and a vague West End crime wave, with Sir Timothy Brast as a speculative figure amid rumors of shady acquaintances.
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Francis
Grosvenor Square
Temple
Shopland
Scotland Yard
Shepiard
Reginald Wilmore
Bobby Fairfax
Jacks
Miss Daley Ayslop
Morse
West End
Timothy ‘Brast
Francia
Timothy Brast
Soto's
Timothy
Kel
The Kitchen Cabinet and Fragments of Domestic Life
A collage of verse and recipes amid detective chatter and social scenes. The piece blends Edwin Markham inspired lines with economical dessert ideas, including Date Pudding and Cracker Pudding, then shifts to dialogue about Sir Timothy Brast, Shopland, and Angrave, ending with candy making and Golden Orange Cake instructions.
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E. Phillips
Oppenheim
Lite, Brow
Edwin Markham
Fairinx
Leisam
Akso
Hls
Angrave
New Orleans