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When Peter learns his sister is believed to have taken her own life, his doubts grow stronger as he questions the circumstances and reaches out to those who knew her. The story traces his unfolding investigation, revealing hidden truths and unexpected twists in a classic detective narrative.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Jay Bennett
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