Jack, Knave and Fool

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The narrative follows Sir John Fielding, a blind magistrate renowned for his intellect and detective skills, as he tackles a perplexing case involving the sudden death of a lord at a concert and the discovery of a disembodied head in the Thames. Alongside his young assistant, Jeremy Proctor, Fielding delves into a world rife with family intrigue, greed, and deception, uncovering unsettling truths about homicide across social classes. The story highlights the challenges and insights of a blind detective in an 18th-century London setting.