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While an ugly war with its neighbouring realm continues to rage, the insulated members of Ruritania's upper class laugh and dance their way through their superficial lives. Some people, increasingly disillusioned by the pointless conflict, start to consider how the King might be persuaded - or forced - to end it. Meanwhile, an increasing number of items of great value are going missing from those attending these high society gatherings. At whom will the finger of suspicion point? Who can be trusted? With so many competing, yet intertwined, agendas, what will be the outcome of this looming of vultures?

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Richard had long cherished the idea of writing fiction ever since, while still a child, he attended an English Literature event with the author Leon Garfield. However, life took another path and his training was in a different field: he studied at the Royal Academy of Music for five years, between 1984 and 1989, graduating with high honours and a recital diploma. As Richard neared the end of his studies in London, he helped to found the TETRA Guitar Quartet - an ensemble with which he remained for over thirteen years, giving concerts all over the world and releasing four CDs to great critical acclaim. In his own right, he has appeared on television and radio numerous times and his many solo performances include playing before Princess Anne at St James' Palace. He has also played for the English National Opera orchestra. He composed the incidental music to Chekhov's Three Sisters, recently seen in London, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and subsequently broadcast on BBC4 television; and his music for Rumpelstiltskin received over 300 performances in its first year alone. Another of his musical productions, Kennedy, was three times nominated for the RUTAC Drama Awards. In addition, to being in constant demand as a teacher and adjudicator of musical festivals, Richard has also branched out internationally, writing for the Chinese Orchestra of Hong Kong. In 2008, Richard was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM), and he travels globally for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. His musical adaptation of The Brothers Lionheart premiered at London's Pleasance Theatre, followed by a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival. Richard's first novel, The Cryptic Lines has now been adapted for both the stage and screen; and his song Until You're Safely Home, having been premiered by the Military Wives Choir in the UK has since been performed all over the world, as well as featuring as part of the Canadian Military Tattoo in Ontario. His music has also been featured on the BBC TV programmes, Bargain Hunt and Flog It! Following the publication of his second novel, Order of Merit, about a professional hitman, Richard has been asked numerous times whether it was written from his own experience. Naturally, he is not at liberty to answer such questions. However, he is pleased to report that his novels continue to be well received, and are now attracting readers around the world.

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