The Girl Who Had to Die

Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
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38 ratings 9 reviews
Here's the most important crime novelty in a month of Sundays, so different in approach and execution from the standard brands as to take first place in any list of current offerings. To come right out with the talking points, Mrs. Holding's narrative style is probably foremost, and if you think that couldn't help turn a brilliant trick, you haven't sampled THE GIRL WHO HAD TO DIE... It is admirably suited to the special kind of shudders, horrid hints, nightmare overtones and general wickedness dealt in by the wicked characters. What is more, Jocelyn Frey, the main show, is the darndest mystery lady we’ve ever met. She's one of those lost souls sure to cause Hades wherever she goes–a major addition to your gallery of mystery acquaintances… The highly unusual quality continues by land and sea to the final page, so don't say there is nothing new in this racket. Contains more real shivers than a carload of ordinary shockers. Three cheers!
Genres: MysteryNoir
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