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Name: Uncertain Death
Author: Anthony Gilbert

On the day Emily Tate vanishes, Stephen Tate, caught between an unhappy marriage and a hidden affair, walks the tow-path of the River Pyle with Inspector Marston, who is intrigued by the case. In a bid to protect his future and regain hope, Stephen turns to the unconventional detective Arthur Crook, whose reputation for unraveling complex mysteries may be their only salvation. The investigation unfolds into a labyrinth of personal betrayals, unexpected alliances, and looming threats, as each character confronts the shadows of their own past.

First publish date: 1962

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Anthony Gilbert

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