Pustak Mahal The Man In Brown Suit (HC022)
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- Orphan Anne Beddingfeld, in search of adventure, follows the clue in a note from the pocket of a murder victim. Her journey takes her on an ocean voyage from London to Africa, and finally to a lost island, on the trail of stolen diamonds. Nadina, a "Russian" dancer, receives a visit in her dressing room from Count Sergius Paulovitch. Both are in the service of a man they call "the Colonel", an international agent provocateur and criminal.
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| Product Name | Pustak Mahal The Man In Brown Suit (HC022) |
|---|---|
| ISBN / Product Code | 9780007493494 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pustak Mahal |
| General Books | Literature Fiction & Non Fiction |
| HSN Code | 4901 |
| Company Details | Published by Pustak Mahal, Office No. J-3/16, Ansari Rd, Dariya Ganj, New Delhi, Delhi 110002. In case of any queries regarding products please call at 011 2327 2783. |
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