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The Clue in the Book

3 Ratings

3.7

Series

6 of 48

Duration
13min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection Murder by the Book. Private detective Francis Quarles visits a man with a valuable collection of manuscripts written by murderers. During his stay, the man is killed after drinking cyanide-laced port. A cryptic literary clue in the front page of a book offers the only indication of who may be responsible. The British Library wishes to acknowledge that outdated language is used regarding disability in this story.

© 2022 Soundings (Audiobook): 9781407999241

Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2022

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