 1951 American edition | |
| Author | Josephine Tey |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Grant |
| Genre | Detective |
| Publisher | Peter Davies Macmillan (US) |
Publication date | 1950 |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | The Franchise Affair |
| Followed by | The Daughter of Time |
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