They are a secret sect within the assassin order. Only the most devoted leaders know of their existence. The circle is sometimes called upon by the leaders to kill traitors to the creed. Late December 1769, The birth of Ursula Beaumonté's child could come any day. Her husband and partner in crime Algernon is called to a meeting with two old friends and assassin brothers. What news could they have for this soon-to-be father? About his former apprentice Marcus De Villon? Eight years later, A very lonely and book reading Justine somehow gets herself separated from her Aunt Dominique at the palace. Her book (birthday present) is stolen by a troublesome boy and so goes on the chase that will last for years.
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