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The cask

Pages
355
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

A mysterious cask arrives on the London docks, only to spill its shocking contents: a wealth of gold and a human hand. Before authorities can investigate further, the cask vanishes without a trace. Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard must navigate a maze of deception to identify the victim and find her killer.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceGore

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