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In "The Canary Murder Case" private detective Philo Vance tackles the shocking death of celebrated singer Margaret "The Canary" Odell, a former Broadway and Follies star. The victim’s glamorous life intertwines with both elite society and underground crime. Vance’s analytical mind discovers a subtle clue that dismantles a clever alibi and points to the true murderer.
The novel combines a tightly plotted mystery with the charismatic investigative style characteristic of S. S. Van Dine’s Philo Vance series, offering readers a classic whodunit set against the backdrop of New York nightlife.
First publish date: April 30, 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: S. S. Van Dine
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