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Mysterious heritage unlocks tumultuous family secrets.
If you're drawn to family sagas and mysteries that span generations, "Someone from the Past" might just be the book to curl up with. It's the kind of story that weaves intricate relationships with a thread of secrecy, where every chapter peels back a layer of the family's history, promising revelations and the compelling unravelling of long-buried truths. The journey through past and present will resonate with anyone who's ever pondered the skeletons lurking in their own family closet.
- CWA Crossed Red Herring Award (1958)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9780754086048
Authors:
Margot Bennett
Publisher: Black Dagger Crime
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.37
(rated by 131 readers)
Description
Nancy Graham's friend from the past -- a former roommate -- appeals to her for help when she receives a threatening, anonymous letter from the past. Soon her friend is dead, and Nancy is a suspect as she tries to solve the murder.
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Mysterious heritage unlocks tumultuous family secrets.
If you're drawn to family sagas and mysteries that span generations, "Someone from the Past" might just be the book to curl up with. It's the kind of story that weaves intricate relationships with a thread of secrecy, where every chapter peels back a layer of the family's history, promising revelations and the compelling unravelling of long-buried truths. The journey through past and present will resonate with anyone who's ever pondered the skeletons lurking in their own family closet.
- CWA Crossed Red Herring Award (1958)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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