#1 The Great Merlini

Death from a Top Hat

3.66

366 ratings 73 reviews

Merlini investigates two locked-room murders, based on a change-of-time gimmick. Beautifully handled, a true classic. - The Mystery Lover's Companion, Art Bourgeau

Genres: MysteryFictionCrimeClassicsMystery ThrillerMagicGolden Age MysteryDetectiveCozy MysteryHistorical

286 Pages

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