A Game of Cards - Short Story.

A Game of Cards - Short Story.

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Arthur Gove never could have imagined that he'd be setting foot into this part of London. This wasn't a place for a man of his status, it was a place for poverty and forgotten things. Yet now he finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous game. To ensure the safe return of his daughter all he needs to do is play by the rules.

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- Last updated at 12:29 23-09-2016

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