Agony Column
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Geoffrey West, a young American in London, becomes entangled in a dangerous game of murder and intrigue after being inspired by the personal ads in the London newspapers. His search for the truth takes him from the luxurious dining rooms of the Carlton Hotel to the shadowy opium dens of London's Limehouse district, where he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and uncovers a deadly secret. As Geoffrey gets closer to the truth, he realizes that the killer may be closer to home than he ever imagined.Book Details
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Earl Derr Biggers
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Earl Derr Biggers was an American author best known for his mystery novels, particularly the Charlie Chan series. He was born in Warren, Ohio, in 1884, and went on to attend Harvard University. After...
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