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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Benedict, Marie, author.

Title: The mystery of Mrs. Christie / Marie Benedict.

Description: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Landmark, [2021]

Identifiers: LCCN 2020007177 | (hardcover)

Subjects: GSAFD: Mystery fiction.

Classification: LCC PS3620.E75 M97 2021 | DDC 813/.6--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020007177