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In this light‑hearted detective tale, a group of devoted Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, known as the Baker Street Irregulars, find themselves confronted with a baffling murder in which the corpse vanishes. They unravel the mystery through cryptograms and clever deduction, aided by a cast of cock-eyed adventurers that add humor and unconventional twists to the investigation.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Anthony Boucher
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