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Name: Perishable Goods
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Dornford Yates

In "Perishable Goods", the famed trio from “Blind Corner” – Chandos, Hanbury and Mansel – track the cunning Rose Noble back to his lair. Noble has abducted Mansel’s relative, Adele Pleydell, in a desperate bid to reclaim a treasure he once left behind. The heroes confront Noble at a remote castle, sparring over the hidden wealth. A fierce battle erupts, resulting in Noble’s death and a narrowly avoided fatal blow to Mansel. The story blends classic detective work with a high‑stakes chase, underscoring the stakes of loyalty, retribution and the pursuit of hidden fortunes.

First publish date: 1928

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Dornford Yates

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