Pursuit

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Set in the 1880s, Addison Grimmins, a clever and ambitious young man, embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Marchioness of R. Hired by the Lord Exchequer, he navigates a web of intrigue across Europe, utilizing letters, bribed information, and telegrams. His journey takes him from opium dens to Venetian palaces, revealing shocking truths about Lady R. and himself. This adventure culminates in a life-altering crisis and a dramatic duel with a formidable adversary.