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The Ivory Dagger follows Maud Silver, a polite and astute private investigator, as she tackles a high‑profile murder in London. When an engaged couple is found dead, the police suspect Bill Waring, a well‑intentioned but unlucky wrong‑sider. With her keen mind and steady demeanor, Silver works to unveil the truth and clear Bill’s name.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Patricia Wentworth
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