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It's hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr's all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie's been known to... read more

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"Gramercy Park," said Miss Henrietta Tyler, "is an oasis in the middle of a cruel sea, a respite from the slings and arrows of which the Bard has warned us."

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This is book 2 of 13 in Bernie Rhodenbarr Mysteries by Lawrence Block. (standard series)

Preceded by Burglars Can't Be Choosers, and followed by The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling.

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  1. Lawrence Block (Author)

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