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Kenneth Leslie, needing money to start a new life in Canada after a broken engagement, answers an advertisement in the Daily Clarion - Retired Army Officer offers a large sum of money to a Young Man who wants Adventure. Must be of good appearance and free from dependants - and…
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D. E. Stevenson (d. 1973) was best known for her light romantic novels, a genre in which she excelled. 'The Portrait of Saskia', however, steps into detective novel territory. At first I assumed that the plot would follow the usual well-trodden lines, but was delighted to find that it doesn't; with a deft twist, Stevenson defies expectations and takes the story in a refreshingly different direction. Light, bright, well-written, with believable well-drawn characters, this is an upbeat and delightful read. (Also in the volume are four previously unpublished short stories by Stevenson and a novella, which are not as enjoyable,…
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