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Mystery in the Mainstream presents a collection of celebrated detective and mystery tales drawn from the works of renowned authors. The volume includes titles such as "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "A Pair of Gloves" by Charles Dickens, "The Biter Bit" by Wilkie Collins, and many others, offering readers a varied panorama of classic suspense and intrigue.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Bill Pronzini
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