Chilling Burglary Disrupts Old Moneyed Family Mystery
In a midsummer morning, Abner Halliday is found bound and his safe emptied of forty thousand dollars. His nephew nursed a plan to rescue himself from financial ruin as detectives probe dark motives and a hidden closet within a grand house.
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Abner Hallidey
Tom
Irving
Bruce Halliday
Clare Winton
Courtney
Piynician
Uncle Abner
The Dragon Princess and a Parisian Night Muse
In a reflective prelude the narrator recalls a pivotal romance sparked by Bruce and a dazzling woman named Mrs. Dace. A theater party, a late ride home, and her enchanting beauty set the stage for intrigue as the narrator learns of her past and Bruce warns him to tread carefully.
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Bruce
Imperial
Wind
Dick Edwards
Mia
Dace
Miss Lyddon
Mr. Halliday
Edwards
Mrs. Dace
Orient
Jen
Matie Madden
Ali
Clara
Earth
Clare
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