Shakespearean Riddle

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On Valentine's Day, Stratos Anousis will propose to his beloved, Yvonne Psycharis. The next morning Yvonne will be found murdered! At her side, a photo with ten drama school students. All of them Shakespeare lovers! Accomplished police officer Anna Dervisi will take over the investigation of the case and with the help of her close associate, Kyriakos Livadinos, they will seek explanations. 

One victim will succeed the other, while some dusty files will be retrieved from the police archives, suspiciously linked to each other. Just before the end, the policewoman will throw the mask off the perpetrator's face. Unable to help himself, he will confess! But before the finale, he will ask for a favor. One last favor...

Will Anna remain true to the letter of the law or will she align herself with the sentiments of her heart?

A story around well-known Shakespearean quotes. All of them, parts of a sickening puzzle rooted in the past!