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Trow, M. J. author.

The circle. – (A Grand & Batchelor Victorian mystery)

1. Baker, La Fayette C. (La Fayette Curry), 1826-1868–

Death and burial–Fiction. 2. Murder–Investigation–

Washington (D.C.)–Fiction. 3. Private investigators–

Fiction. 4. Detective and mystery stories.

I. Title II. Series

823.9’2-dc23

ISBN-13: 978-1-78029-083-6 (cased)

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