The plague of thieves affair, a Carpenter and Quincannon mystery, by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini
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The plague of thieves affair, a Carpenter and Quincannon mystery, by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini
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The plague of thieves affair
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by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini
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The Carpenter and Quincannon Mysteries, 4
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a Carpenter and Quincannon mystery
Summary
1896. Carpenter and Quincannon Professional Detective Services has solved dozens of mysteries, but one has eluded even them: the madman claiming Sherlock Holmes' identity who keeps showing up with a frustrating (though admittedly useful) knack for solving difficult cases. Roland W. Fairchild, arrived from Chicago, claims the man is his first cousin, Charles P. Fairchild III. Now, with his father dead, Charles stands to inherit over $3 million, if Sabina can find him and prove him sane. Sabina is uncertain of Roland's motives but agrees to take the case. John, meanwhile, has been hired by the owner of the Golden State brewery to investigate the "accidental" death of the head brewmaster who drowned in a vat of his own beer. When a second murder occurs and the murderer escapes from under his nose, John sets out to on the trail. While John is certain he can catch his quarry, Sabina is less certain if she even wants to catch hers. Holmes has been frustrating but useful, and even kind. She is certain he is mad, but uncertain what will happen when confronted with the truth. Does every mystery need to be solved? Sequel to "The body snatchers affair". Bestseller. 2016
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