The Black Queen

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Jul 10, 2024

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Lovett High wants a black queen this year – Nova Albright. Tinsley McArthur thinks the crown should be hers. When Nova turns up dead, all fingers point to Tinsley – was she willing to kill for it? Nova’s best friend, Duchess, thinks so, and she’s interested in getting to the bottom of the murder, even if it means getting close to Tinsley to do it.
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