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When two young women are found murdered within a week of each other, Scotland Yard enlist the help of sleuthing crime writer Paul Temple to unravel the mystery.
Working in tandem with his astute and elegant wife Steve, Temple takes up the scent and discovers a dark secret that places them both in mortal danger.
About the author
Francis Henry Durbridge was born 25th November 1912 in Hull, England. In addition to writing mysteries for radio and television, Durbridge also forged a successful career as a writer for the stage and wrote 43 novels. Durbridge married Norah Lawley in 1940, they had two sons. He died at his home in Barnes, aged 85 in 1998.
Summary
When two young women are found murdered within a week of each other, Scotland Yard enlist the help of sleuthing crime writer Paul Temple to unravel the mystery.
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'Paul Temple gives thrills, suspense, and excitement for all.' Daily Mail
'Paul Temple commands a greater audience than any film actor or stage star. Temple's adventures are listened to by millions of people all over the world. Temple is the modern Sherlock Holmes.' Evening Standard
'I enjoy every minute of Paul Temple. It's great!' Daily Express
'Mr Temple, the novelist with a genius for detection, is a phenomenon . . . probably the most famous of all modern fictional characters.' London Evening News
'Paul Temple has broken all records. The most famous . . . most persistently popular detective.' Radio Times
