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Sarah stood at the front of Cavendish Hall with Richard’s first-born son William in her arms. He was nearly three years old; a miniature replica of his father. Beside her, clutching her skirt was young Master Richard; two years and two months old. ‘Ladies and gentlemen, there has been a change of plan. I will be taking only Marcus with me to Morocco so I would ask you please to return William, Richard and Elizabeth to the nursery. Thank you.’ She kissed William tenderly while all the while fighting back tears. ‘I’m sorry I will miss your birthday my darling son.’ She began to tremble. ‘Jean, please take him.’

Then she turned her attention to Richard; the child she saved by murdering Capritzo. She swept him into her arms. ‘Give your mother a big hug and an even bigger kiss.’ Holding him tight, she felt the tears build then overflow. Realizing her distress one of the nursery staff took him from her arms.

At fifteen months Marcus Yusuf Sarquazi couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. He was happy kicking at the stone chips in the driveway. Mina held his hand. She had been told that all four children would be going to Morocco and now … Sarah’s eyes washed over her triumphantly causing Mina’s heart to skip a beat.

‘She knows!’