1936: London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find £50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under.
So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be... And Owen is nothing if not inventive - even a royal crisis can provide the means for profit. And for murder...
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An electrifying tale of blackmail and murder from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas1936- London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice- find e50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under.So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be. And Owen is nothing if not inventive - even a royal crisis can provide the means for profit. And for murder. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find 50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under.So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780552777407
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find GBP50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under. Seller Inventory # B9780552777407
Book Description Condition: New. 1936: London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 41. Weight in Grams: 452. 2012. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9780552777407
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