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London August 1881 The Worlds End Investigation Bureau is thriving and Lily Raynor is delighted to have so much work but she cant help wishing for a case that doesnt involve the overindulged upper classes Its a wish she soon has cause to regret The Reverend James Jellicote arrives seeking help on behalf of an elderly Jewish refugee Yelisaveta and her young grandson arrived safely in London only for the unspeakable to happen elevenyearold Yakov disappeared without a trace And soon Lily and her assistant Felix have another impossible puzzle on their hands Hoppicker Abel Spokewright was hanged last year for murder but his brother Jared is determined to clear his name If Abel didnt kill dairymaid Effie though who did Only one things certain the murderer isnt going to be happy about having the past raked up