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Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience.
The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel CHAPTER I THE GIRL FROM SCOTLAND MR. MAVERICK NARKOM, Superintendent of Scotland Yard looked up from the letter he was perusing, a wrinkle in his brow and one hand spread out over the sheet to keep it open, as the sound of a soft knock broke through the stillness, and with an exasperation bom of the knotty problem upon which he was at work, called out an irritable Come in Inspector Petrie shead appeared in the aperture, stiff hand at the salute. I know you wasnt to be disturbed, sir, he began apologetically, Tut theres a leddy come to see you. Seemed distressed, and said it was urgent, and begged me for the love of even to let her in. A nd, being a religious man, you succumbed, of course, rapped out Mr. Narkom in a tone of exasperation.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into the heart of a captivating mystery set in the rugged Scottish Highlands. Maud Duggan, a young woman from a prominent lineage, seeks the help of a renowned detective, Mr. Deland, to investigate her suspicions that her stepmother, Lady Paula, is plotting to murder her father, Sir Andrew Duggan, and seize control of the familyââ â¢s vast estate, Aygon Castle. The author skillfully weaves a tale of family secrets, greed, and the enduring power of inheritance, all against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery and a community steeped in ancient traditions. The bookââ â¢s themes explore the complex dynamics within families, the allure of wealth and power, and the enduring grip of the past. With its compelling characters and atmospheric setting, this book offers a thrilling journey into the world of mystery and intrigue, revealing the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of even the most idyllic settings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330934395_0
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