A Questionable Virtue
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"A deadly conspiracy. A lost love. One reporter's battle for truth in the British Empire's wild frontier."
Step into the shadowy streets of 1886 Wellington, New Zealand, where secrets, scandal, and suspense collide. In this riveting Victorian-era historical novel, Newspaper reporter Leonard Hardy's world is shattered after a fateful encounter with a young, enigmatic, and immoral woman with deadly intentions. When his reputation and relationship with his beloved fianc e are threatened by ruthless adversaries-including a cunning rival reporter and a criminal underworld intent on manipulating horse racing-Leonard must fight to clear his name, restore his honour, and remain alive.
As the British Empire's influence looms over a thriving colonial outpost, Leonard uncovers a global criminal enterprise that tests the limits of his courage and sanity. With the odds stacked against him and the law powerless to protect the innocent, he must outwit those who would see him destroyed. Will an enigmatic Chinese Tong offer salvation, or is Leonard doomed to lose everything he holds dear?
Perfect for fans of Victorian-era mysteries, historical thrillers, and atmospheric crime fiction, A Questionable Virtue delivers unexpected twists, rich period detail, and a compelling protagonist you'll root for until the final page. Discover the dark side of Wellington's underbelly and experience a story that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
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