Masquerade
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Last published Thu, May 19, 2011
Elspeth thought she knew where she was, who she was, WHAT she was, and where she belonged. That all changes when the most notorious and wanted criminals of all time sweeps her away on an unimaginable adventure all the while claiming to not only be her friend, but her MASTER. With a dictator who has ruled for over two hundred years running wild with power she thought she had her hands full when she discovers yet ANOTHER conspiracy and array of secrets to be deciphered. It seems that everyone has something to hide. The question is, who should she trust?
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