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The Norths, Jerry and Pam, are left alone with their pet cat Pete when their old house becomes a party venue. They discover a dead man in the bathtub. With no leads and their black cat missing, Detective Weigand, who has been hired by Mrs. North to help solve the case, begins investigating the Norths and their mysterious past. With the help of Mrs. North's intuition, Weigand uncovers a web of lies and deceit that leads to the true killer. This is the first book in the Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries series, but readers can enjoy the story in any order. The Norths' cat, Pete, becomes a key witness in the mystery.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Frances Louise Davis Lockridge
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