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Death from a Top Hat

by Clayton Rawson · 1938

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Merlini investigates two locked-room murders, based on a change-of-time gimmick. Beautifully handled, a true classic. - The Mystery Lover's Companion, Art Bourgeau

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Setting
1930s1930sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 286 pages

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