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Book Review of A Breach of Promise (aka The Whited Sepulchres) (William Monk, Bk 9)

A Breach of Promise (aka The Whited Sepulchres) (William Monk, Bk 9)
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in a sensational breach of promise suit, 2 wealthy social climbers are suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter Zillah. the defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancee; brilliant young architect Killian, who adamantly declares that he will ot, cannot marry her. utterly baffeled by his client's refusal, Melville's counsel, Sir Oliver Rathbone, turns to his old comrades in crime. as they scout london for clues, the case suddenly and tragically ends. an outcome that no one except a ruthless murder could have forseen