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Silver Screen Historical MysteriesSeries
series4 books2021
Historical mystery, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation, set in early 20th century and north america.
“After six months in Hollywood, young British widow Emma Blackstone has come to love her new employer, glamorous movie-star Kitty Flint – even if her late husband's sister is one of the worst actresses she's ever seen.”
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