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This anthology of short stories, written by H. C. Bailey, includes classics such as THE ARCHDUKE'S TEA, THE SLEEPING COMPANION, THE NICE GIRL, THE EFFICIENT ASSASSIN, THE HOTTENTOT VENUS, and THE BUSINESS MINISTER. Each tale is carefully crafted to keep the reader guessing and adding to the excitement of the story.
First publish date: 1921
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: H. C. Bailey
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