Books like The Damsel by Donald E. Westlake
Donald E. Westlake, a prominent American writer of detective and mystery fiction, presents The Damsel as a work that explores the intrigue of assassination. The title is part of a collection of his fiction re‑issued by Foul Play Press, an imprint of The Countryman Press.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Donald E. Westlake
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