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Set during the tumultuous years of World War I, "The Amazing Interlude" offers a compelling blend of mystery and wartime suspense. The story unfolds within the broader context of war and military life, while delivering a classic detective narrative that showcases Mary Roberts Rinehart’s celebrated flair for murder mysteries.
First publish date: 1918
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Mary Roberts Rinehart
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