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A massive Parisian cask arrives on the London docks, its reinforced sides meant to protect a priceless statue. During unloading, the cask cracks and spills gold sovereigns. In the chaos, a worker finds a woman's hand—made of flesh, cold as marble—inside the ruptured box. An official reports the body, but the cask subsequently vanishes. Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard is tasked with unraveling a web of clues, red herrings, and deceptive alibis to identify the victim and bring the murderer to justice.
First publish date: 1920
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Freeman Wills Crofts
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