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When Rachel Traherne receives a series of threatening letters concerning her deceased father's fortune, she fears that her own life is in danger. Aware that she cannot trust anyone, Rachel reluctantly turns to Miss Maud Silver, a seasoned and old‑fashioned detective in London, for help. Silver must navigate a web of family intrigue, unearth the motives behind the threats, and protect Rachel from a series of perilous incidents that include sabotaged stairs, a dangerous fire, and poisoned chocolates.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Patricia Wentworth
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