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Alfred Hitchcock’s "Sinister Spies" assembles a set of short tales that spotlight the daring exploits of spies and counterspies. Designed for children, each story combines suspense with crisp, engaging prose, making the world of espionage accessible and thrilling for a younger audience.
First publish date: September 12, 1966
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Alfred Hitchcock
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