Fire BelowRichard Chandos makes a welcome return in this classic adventure story. Suave and decadent, he leads his friends into forbidden territory to rescue a kidnapped (and very attractive) young widow. Yates gives us a highly dramatic, almost operatic plot, and unforgettably vivid characters. |
Contents
The Lions Mouth | 1 |
High Misdemeanour | 27 |
In Hiding | 49 |
The Common Enemy | 72 |
Cold Blood | 98 |
Keep Fair Company | 118 |
The Way of a Maid | 144 |
By Deputy | 167 |
The Power of the Dog | 188 |
Checkmate | 209 |
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