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This way for a shroud by James Hadley Chase · Booklabria

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This way for a shroud

SuspenseEnglish Detective and mystery stories

This way for a shroud

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First published: 1953
Editions: 8 in 4 languages

Synopsis

The brutal murder of June Arnot, glamorous actress. The DA, Charles Forest, is convinced that it is the work of racketeer, Jack Maurer, whom he has been trying to nail for several years. Forest assigns the case to his special agent, Conrad. The DA's case depends on only one, terrified and unwilling eye-witness, Frances.

Subjects: Suspense
English Detective and mystery stories
1950s
Characters: Frances

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8 in 4 languages

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English5 Dutch1 French1 Russian1

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