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When the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals summons him, Chief Superintendent Henry Tibbett leaves his vacation behind to investigate a missing dog in London. What begins as a routine search soon reveals darker layers, challenging Tibbett’s experience and resilience.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Patricia Moyes
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