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Name: Didn't anybody know my wife?
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Author: Willo Davis Roberts

📘 Didn't anybody know my wife? by Willo Davis Roberts

The kitchen of Dr. Herbert Scott, a young physician, is suddenly flooded with blood when his wife Alison is found dead on the floor. Accused of the murder, Scott must gather evidence to prove his innocence. He had rushed into marriage without knowing much about Alison’s background, and their relationship has not been idyllic. A mysterious phone call to the police and a bloodstained pair of overalls left outside the door raise questions about who is truly responsible. With the help of his office nurse, Scott delves into Alison’s past, uncovering treachery and deception that threaten both his career and his life.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Willo Davis Roberts

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