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When a germ-warfare expert goes missing, his twin brother impersonates him as a cover-up, but for how long can this last? Inspector Appleby is sent on a series of wild goose chases, which take him to a preparatory school, to the estate of an eccentric earl, and to a remote Atlantic... read more

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This is book 18 of 37 in Inspector Appleby. (standard series)

Preceded by The Long Farewell, and followed by Silence Observed.

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  1. Michael Innes (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1959
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