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A Conspiracy of Paper
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A detective in 18th century London uncovers a complex financial scandal involving an influential family and the birth of the stock market.

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The truth is a slippery thing, and it is easy to find oneself in a situation in which one has no idea what the truth is.

David Liss

truthuncertainty

I am a man who has always been able to see the truth in other people's hearts, but never my own.

David Liss

self-awarenesstruth

The past has a way of haunting people, of catching up with them and overtaking them when they least expect it.

David Liss

pastconsequences

Sometimes the people we love are the ones who hurt us the most, and it is a difficult thing to reconcile.

David Liss

lovebetrayal

It is often the case that the most dangerous people are the ones who are the most charming.

David Liss

dangerdeception

There are few things more powerful than the love of a parent for their child.

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lovefamily

The pursuit of wealth has a way of corrupting even the most noble of intentions.

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wealthcorruption

In times of uncertainty, people often turn to superstition and rumor to make sense of the world.

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uncertaintysuperstition

It is a rare thing to find true friendship, and even rarer to keep it.

David Liss

friendshiprarity

The line between justice and revenge can be a thin one, and it is easy to cross without realizing it.

David Liss

justicerevenge