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Perishable Goods

by Dornford Yates (1984)

About this book

The three heroes of "Blind Corner" (Chandos, Hanbury & Mansel) battle their old foe, "Rose Noble" who has kidnapped a relative of Mansel (Adele Pleydell) in an attempt to recover the treasure (now converted into money) that he failed to win in their earlier encounter. Noble ultimately fails and is killed and Mansel nearly loses his life also.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePerishable Goods Lead Character

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