β Scribed by Iris Johansen
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It all begins with a painting called Guilt. Eve Duncanβs daughter, Jane, has no idea why she painted the portrait of the chilling face that now hangs in a Paris gallery. But those who belong to a powerful cultβone that dates back to the time of Christβknow both the face and the significance behind itβ¦ They believe that Jane must dieβwhen the moment is right, and not an instant before she leads them to an ancient treasure whose value and power are beyond price. But for now, they target those close to Jane, killing without mercy or conscience.From Paris to the Scottish isles to the Holy Land, Jane finds herself in a desperate race against time to unravel the mystery surrounding her paintingβ¦and save her own life. Even with Eveβs help, can she possibly succeed before her time is up?
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