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Deceit and Denial

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Parts 18
Time 2h 7m

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On the winter of December 1899, an earl was found dead in his study room with a knife beside him. Suicide is the first judgement of two police officers, but soon enough they end up doubting it. Perplexed by the situation, the police hire Lady Celestia Charle, a young detective of nineteen who is just blooming into the field of investigation. Recruiting sharp Lieutenant Alden Christophe and witty thief Jeremy Reeve, Celestia dives into the game of deceit and denial staged in London, England.  A story of love, political and personal conflict, Celestia Charle will unfurl the truth behind the mystery, even if it means risking her heart as well.All Rights Reserved

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A Broken Promise

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