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The Ravished Kubla Khan Ruby Mystery
Mr. Beck, a master of disguise, pursues a bold jewel theft and murder across railway towns. He exposes Dr. Coleman alias Jules Hernandes as the killer, recovers clues from trains, and reveals the Kubla Khan ruby hidden in Coleman’s own home as Perkins and the precinct close in on the culprit. The story unfolds with brisk, period detective flair.
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Paul Beck
Visates
Ceylon
Marco Polo
Kubla Khan
Bolag
Sound Street
London
Tony
Tere
Iain
Mr. Beck
Andon
Lester
Beck
Perkins
New School
Stegley
Mr. Perkins
Holyhead
Euston
Rugby
Tim Rafferty
Liverpool
St. Vitus
William Simmons
Bill Pluck
Chester
Crewe
Dr. Coleman
Signor Priesos
Montifero
Mesmer
Signor Montifero
Wy & Proposal
Aya
Signor
Mr. Bolas
Bond Street
Don Coloso
Jules Hernandes
Thian
Hvid
Dr Coleman
Fircely
George
Ruby Old