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Harriet Clayborn Leeder, a former socialite, invites the keen and genteel Henry Gamadge, a consultant on old books whose investigative reputation eclipses his bibliophile status, to investigate the Clayborn estate. A door sealed for twenty years lies behind the music room, holding a valuable button collection that vanished when the room was locked. Harriet warns Gamadge of the shocking, scandalous discoveries that await. Yet, as he delves into the house’s hidden past, he realizes he’s not only chasing a missing collection but also confronting a murderer who may strike again.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elizabeth Daly
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