A nail-biter set in 1914, against the backdrop of Venetia Stanley’s love affair with the Prime Minister, Asquith, who was more than twice her age.
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Precipice
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£22.00
Edition:Hardback978152915282129/08/2024
Categories: 06. Summer 2024: Thrillers, Summer 2024, Thrillers
Tags: Espionage, WW1
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