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"In this captivating prequel set in sixth-century Constantinople, the fourth in Reed and Mayer's well-received historical series (One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, Three for a Letter, etc.), the future emperor Justinian asks a young slave named John the Eunuch to investigate the murder of... read more

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The swaggering and elegant young thugs who styled themselves the Blues had terrorized Constantinople for months.

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This is book 4 of 9 in John the Lord Chamberlain Mysteries. (standard series)

Preceded by Three for a Letter, and followed by Five For Silver.

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  1. Mary Reed (Author)
  2. Eric Mayer (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
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Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 1590580311
Page Count: 328

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