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A woman's body is found on the English seacoast, and twisted in her hair is an article screaming murder. For Inspector Alan Grant, the case becomes a nightmare, as too many clues and too many motives arise.

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It was a little after seven on a summer morning, and William Potticary was taking his accustomed way over the short down grass of the cliff-top.

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This is book 2 of 5 in Inspector Grant Mysteries. (standard series)

Preceded by The Man In The Queue, and followed by To Love and be Wise.

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  1. Josephine Tey (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Methuen
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1936
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 188

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