Sir John and Jeremy are confronted with a series of bizarre deaths on the streets of London, and when Lord Lammermoor plunges to his death from Westminster Bridge, suicide is deemed to be the cause of death. But Lammermoor's fatal leap coincides with the arrival of Dr. Goldsworthy, a student of Dr. Anton Mesmer and his research in animal magnetism. Sir John discovers that Goldsworthy's patron in London is Lady Lammermoor. Meanwhile, Jeremy's sleuthing uncovers a web of intrigue within the Lammermoor family and reveals more suspects who stand to gain from Lammermoor's death.
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About the Author:
Bruce Alexander was the pseudonym for Bruce Cook, the well-known author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction. When Alexander died in late 2003, he had completed most of Rules of Engagement, leaving behind notes on how the remainder of the story was to unfold. The novel has been completed by John Shannon and Alexander's wife, Judith Aller. Shannon himself is the author of four novels as well as six books in the highly praised Jack Liffey mystery series, most recently Terminal Island.
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