Marie bequeaths her possessions to her niece, Betty. But the will is contested by Boris. He lays claim to the assets and it s not long before Betty stands accused of murder. In this famous mystery, the young woman faces blackmail and potential ruin. Only Inspector Hanaud can expose the villainous plot to destroy Betty. But is she innocent?"
CHINESE LANGUAGE EDITION.
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The House of the Arrowby A. E. W. MasonThe House of the Arrow is a detective novel that has inspired movies in French in English, featuring the fictional French detective Inspector Hanaud.
. . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do.”—Night Owl Reviews, on The Hunter
Mr. Haslitt's daily batch of letters, therefore, contained as a rule a fair number bearing the dark-blue stamp of France upon their envelopes.
A gripping historical mystery, full of 18th century atmosphere.
“Tender, comforting, and complex.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A lovely, ruminative selection.” —School Library Journal ...
Moving swiftly from a chemical spill in West Virginia to Silicon Valley, from a Brooklyn art studio to a high-speed train racing across the Italian countryside, The Red Arrow wades into the shadowy depths of the human psyche only to emerge, ...
MESSRS. FROBISHER & HASLITT, the solicitors on the east side of Russell Square, counted amongst their clients a great many who had undertakings established in France; and the firm was very proud of this branch of its business.
In the year 1777, a group of Quakers and a party of Indians have a memorable meeting.