The Affair Of The Dead Stranger is a mystery novel written by Clifford Knight. The book follows the story of a young detective, Inspector John Coffin, who is called to investigate a strange case in the heart of London. A dead body has been found in a wealthy businessman's home, and there are no signs of forced entry or struggle. The victim is also unknown to the homeowner and his family.As Coffin delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the victim was a man with a mysterious past and a web of secrets. The ...
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The Affair Of The Dead Stranger is a mystery novel written by Clifford Knight. The book follows the story of a young detective, Inspector John Coffin, who is called to investigate a strange case in the heart of London. A dead body has been found in a wealthy businessman's home, and there are no signs of forced entry or struggle. The victim is also unknown to the homeowner and his family.As Coffin delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the victim was a man with a mysterious past and a web of secrets. The detective must navigate through a complex network of lies and deceit to uncover the truth behind the dead stranger's identity and the motive behind his murder.Throughout the book, Knight weaves a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The Affair Of The Dead Stranger is a classic whodunit that will appeal to fans of detective fiction and mystery novels alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. NY: Dodd Mead 1944. 1st edition. Hardcover 12mo 197 pgs. Near very good in a good dust jacket. Spine slant. Light foxing to endpapers. Contents clean and binding sound. Jacket is edgeworn, chipped, rubbed and has edge tears. Rear panel soiled. (Detectives, Mystery, Crime) Inquire if you need further information.