 1953 Beagle Books edition | |
| Author | Marjorie Bowen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical mystery |
| Publisher | Hutchinson |
Publication date | 1936 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
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