48 - The Affair of the Poisons, Part Three

Allegations of Satanism and black magic take the place of poisoning as the Affair of the Poisons draws to a close.

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"Dark Child" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Closing music by Soma.

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