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The Western Mail 2 August 1876 Sensation in the Charles Petrie Case! Readers may recall that a young banker, by name Mr Charles Petrie, with every opportunity of succeeding in his profession, and commanding a not illiberal income, returned home after riding his horse to dine with his wife, Grace,…

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I loved this "Sherlock Holmes" type mystery based on a true story. Author Hannah Howe weaves an authentic tale set in the late 1800s. Was banker Charles Petrie even murdered at all? If so, who is the true villain? Is Carys Beaumond totally misled in her endeavor to find the truth and save her beloved friend, Grace? There is much to ponder upon.

This is a marvelous tale steeped in the chequered history of south Wales. Advocate Daniel Morgan sets out to crack the case and, in doing so, changes his life. Can Grace, gentle with large eyes, be…

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