It has been twenty years since Polly Burton last saw the Teahouse Detective,but one foggy afternoon she stumbles into a Fleet Street caf茅 and chances upon the cantankerous sleuth again. The years have not softened his manner,nor dulled his appetite for unravelling the most tortuous of conspiracies,shedding light on mysteries that have confounded the finest minds of the police.How did Prince Orsoff disappear from his railway carriage in-between stations How could the Ingres masterpiece be seen in two places at once And what is the truth behind the story of the blood-stained tunic that exonerated its ownerFrom the comfort of his seat by the fire,the Teahouse Detective sets his brilliant mind to work once more.
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Publisher: Pushkin PressISBN: 9781782275886Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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The first and greatest armchair detectiveA literary tour-de-forceSimple but effective... cleverly contrivedThe master sleuth... will delight fans of the golden age of British crimeHas a very cosy feeling that's perfect for cold winter days. I just wanted to snuggle up in a blanket and read these mysteries,trying to guess the end... I can't recommend them enoughImpressive stories... you never tire of them... here's hoping that future Orczy stories are re-published so people can re-discover her brilliance!
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