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A Play of Dux Moraud

Joliffe the Player seriesbook 2 of 7Next:A Play of Knaves(2006) →

Performing at the wedding of Sir Edmund Deneby's daughter, the player Joliffe has another task to perform—as a spy. As he uncovers the secrets of the Denebys' sordid history, it becomes clear that this wedding celebration is destined to end in tragedy.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 275 pages

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