Captive Scoundrel by Annette Blair

Author:Annette Blair
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub

She scanned it. “This Mr. Baldershaw says that from the red-brown colour and bittersweet taste, he believes it’s, in part, a decoction of the poppy. The opium made you sleep, Justin. It also contains liquorice and cloves to make it taste better.”

“Doesn’t work,” Justin said.

Faith grimaced. “He soaked bread with the medicine and fed it to gutter rats. Oh, Lord, they died!” Knowing she might have made a different decision, Faith shuddered, appalled.

Encouraged by Justin’s nod, she continued. “The opium is mixed with sherry to strengthen the effects. He thinks it could have hemlock or deathcap powder, no more than a few grains of either. Oh, here he says, it’s likely Hemlock, which keeps the victim’s mind functioning while destroying his body.”

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