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Name: The Mystery of the Hidden Room
Author: Marion Harvey

📘 The Mystery of the Hidden Room by Marion Harvey

Set in a classic detective‑story style, this mystery follows the narrator as he discovers the death of the husband of his former lover, Carlton Davies. The victim is found at midnight with a gun in the ex‑lover’s hand. The case unfolds with twists and turns, leading the narrator to look for the right detective and to piece together clues that reveal who really killed the man.

First publish date: 1922

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery

Authors: Marion Harvey

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