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📘 The case of the constant suicides by John Dickson Carr

Set in Scotland during the early days of World War II, this mystery follows Dr. Gideon Fell as he tackles not one, but two impossible murders. The story features a colorful ensemble of characters, including feuding scholars, and blends sharp wit with classic locked‑room suspense.

First publish date: 1941

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: John Dickson Carr

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