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Name: He Done Her Wrong
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Author: Stuart M. Kaminsky

📘 He Done Her Wrong by Stuart M. Kaminsky

Toby Peters, a seasoned Hollywood private eye known for handling high‑profile clients, is called upon to retrieve a stolen autobiography of the legendary actress Mae West. His investigation leads him into a web of intrigue, patient‑in‑asylum standoffs, and "murder and mayhem." As the clock ticks, Peters must outwit the elusive criminal and secure the priceless book before the drama escalates further.

First publish date: June 15, 2006

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Stuart M. Kaminsky

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