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| Author | Peter Cheyney |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Slim Callaghan |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | William Collins, Sons |
Publication date | 1944 |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | Sorry You've Been Troubled |
| Followed by | Uneasy Terms |
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