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Bosnian community of Toronto. After further investigations with the help of the community, they discover that many of the people involved in Ringsong are also Bosnian immigrants in disguise; they are aware of Drayton's true identity and are responsible for blackmailing the war criminal with letters and various other tools.
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A determined and inquisitive detective, Rachel is Esa's partner and works alongside him in the investigation of
Christoper Drayton's death. Despite their honest relationship, Getty struggles with Khattak's evasiveness in regard to his personal relationships with Nathan Clare and Mink Norman. Rachel's
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Drayton’s home which is situated on the same street, finding a number of incriminating files and papers containing suspicious threats. There are a number of puzzles in the investigation, including Drayton’s relationship with Melanie Blessant and his planned donation to
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Clues such as a tattoo of the
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