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The Egyptian Jukebox: A Conundrum

by Nick Bantock · 1993

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In this picture-cum-puzzle book, every picture is full of clues which are designed to lead to the whereabouts of Hamilton Hasp, an eccentric millionaire who has disappeared. Containing a baffling mystery that reveals a connection between the ancient and contemporary worlds, The Egyptian Jukeboxoffers a ten-drawer "cabinet" of colorful artifacts, each with its own eerie story.

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Audience
adult
Length
short · 48 pages
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