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Magical Tome
- First published
- 1978
- Publisher
- Avon
- Pages
- 256 pages
- ISBN
- 9780380019199
The affair of the blood-stained egg cosy
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About this book
The Affair of the Blood-Stained Egg Cosy is a charming and quirky mystery novel by James Anderson, paying homage to the classic country-house murder mysteries of the Golden Age. Set in the 1930s, the story takes place at Alderley, a historic estate hosting a house party with an eclectic mix of guests, including English aristocracy, foreign agents, a ravishing baroness, a daring jewel thief, a Texan millionaire, and a redoubtable butler.
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Horror / Dark Elements
Romance
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