First published in the UK in 2024 by Head of Zeus,
part of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Copyright © Martin Edwards, 2024
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This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.
ISBN (HB): 9781035909803
ISBN (E): 9781035909797
Cover design: Meg Shepherd
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