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The Case of the Vanishing Spinster, and Other Mystery Stories is a compilation of short detective tales aimed at a juvenile audience. The volume includes titles such as "The case of the vanishing spinster," "The message on the sundial," and "The inspiration of Mr. Budd," offering a mix of classic mystery motifs—including locked‑room problems, amateur sleuthing, and comedic investigations. The stories feature a range of characters from private investigators to clerics, aristocrats, and others, engaging young readers with drama and suspense.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Susan Dickinson
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