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Miranda Shaw, a wealthy widow, and Grady Keaton, a lifeguard barely half her age, disappear from the upscale Penguin Beach Club. As rumors swirl and anonymous letters arrive, attorney Tom Aragon undertakes a determined search. He is aided by an astute nine‑year‑old who claims to know the Mafia, adding an unexpected twist to the investigation.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Margaret Millar
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