Dimensions
172 x 216 x 37mm
The second volume of Antonia Fraser's gripping Jemima Shore mystery stories.
'Cool Repentance' - Christabel Herrick, the once-celebrated actress, is not bothered by the incredulity greeting her return to her luxurious country house. One reckless affair should surely not spell the end of her happiness. But she has made a fatal mistake ...
'Oxford Blood' - Jemima Shore has reluctantly agreed to make a documentary at Oxford University revealing the exotic lifestyles of the over-privileged. Her interest is piqued when she discovers a mystery surrounding the bloodline of Lord Saffron, the wealthy young heir to the former foreign secretary. When an undergrad is murdered and a series of attempts are made on Saffron's life, Jemima realises she has started a terrible chain of events.
'Your Royal Hostage' - As the royal wedding of Princess Amy of Cumberland and Prince Ferdinand approaches, a secret organisation makes plans that will have dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Jemima Shore grapples with the royal wedding in her own way - as a freelance commentator. So she happens to be on hand when things go badly wrong ...