Black Gloves
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As the court case of Iva Nyx begins, the press and London citizens alike puzzle themselves over what pushed quiet, mysterious Iva to ruthlessly murder her best friend, Cassandra Morrell. Through the testimony of teachers, family, peers and one particular shop keeper, the life of Iva is pieced together, a life which is perhaps not as perfect as it first appears.
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