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Illicit
Charles Peeters returns to Europe from his African adventures to discover that his ruthless older brother has taken control of the family business. Powerless to protect his birthright, he embarks on a career in international trade. Backed by financier James Stanhope, whose enigmatic wife Virginia draws him into a passionate clandestine relationship, Charles proves successful in a number of exotic business enterprises until one big deal goes wrong with tragic consequences. In the aftermath, a mysterious contact from the past gives him the means at last to settle his grievances and fulfil his destiny.
404 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2012
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August 4, 2012
A very interesting read of a families ups and downs through 2 generations and set on various continents. Giving an insight into the now past trade in Ivory. Controversial nowadays maybe but at the time depicted in the book was totally acceptable.
August 4, 2012
A good romp through several generations and continents....and written by my Dad!
January 21, 2013
I thought this novel was very well written and made compellingly reading ;
based on solid fact.
based on solid fact.
August 22, 2012
i loved this book - really different underlying subject matter, coupled with a bit of romance
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