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After the sudden death of Mr. Crenshaw, a reclusive figure with few contacts, hospital investigators are stumped. The only clue—a battered copy of *The Tempest*—is passed to rare‑book expert and sleuth Henry Gamadge. Using his knowledge of both literature and misplaced manuscripts, Gamadge unravels a twisted puzzle that begins in California and culminates in a chilling New England rendezvous.
First publish date: 1944
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Elizabeth Daly
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