eBook, 145 pages **Miss Silver investigates the murder of a great British industrialist**Though they share a manor house, the Paradines are not close, and their patriarch does nothing to discourage the petty jealousies that divide wealthy families. A cold figure, James Paradine prefers work to his
the Clock Strikes Twelve
β Scribed by Wentworth, Patricia
- Book ID
- 107558213
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 124 KB
- Series
- Miss Silver 7
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
The Paradine family has gathered to celebrate New Year's Eve. Alas, when the clock strikes twelve old Mr. James Paradine, the patriarch, is found murdered. Yet, he seemed to invite his demise when he accused a family member of disloyalty. Now, Miss Silver must unravel the mystery of troubled love and sudden death.
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eBook, 145 pages
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