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Jenny’s purchase of a vintage rolltop desk draws the attention of opportunistic thieves and a persistent young man keen to buy it for himself. This brief mystery pits the faceted desires and schemes of three parties against each other in a tight, suspenseful narrative.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Evelyn Witter
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