Datchet Diamonds

Datchet Diamonds

by Richard Marsh

In the captivating world of Victorian England, a hapless gambler named Mr. Paxton finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger after discovering a Gladstone bag containing stolen diamonds. The Duchess of Datchet's priceless jewels have vanished, and Paxton unwittingly becomes embroiled in the chase to recover them. Thrust into a world of shadowy figures, hidden identities, and perilous escapades, Paxton must navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and deception to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the stolen diamonds. With every twist and turn, the stakes rise, and Paxton's own fate hangs precariously in the balance.

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Richard Marsh

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Richard Marsh  was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now...

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