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Available
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Publication
Boulder, CO: Rue Morgue Press, c2008
Description
Theocritus Lucius Westborough, mild and meddlesome little professor of Roman history, is asked by world-famous perfumer to a dinner where a murder takes place to the accompaniment of seven rose candles, a scent of violets, a taste of almond and a candle that suddenly burned green. First published in 1940.
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LibraryThing member devenish
Someone has made an attempt on the life of Etienne LeDoux,who is the founder of a famous perfumery.He brings in Theocritus Lucius Westborough to discover the culprit.Shortly afterwards there is a actual killing,but of someone else entirely.
This is the third in the series of books featuring the
They are always neat puzzles and a joy to read,and this one is no exception.
This is the third in the series of books featuring the
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interesting character of the mild little historian Westborough,that I have read.They are always neat puzzles and a joy to read,and this one is no exception.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1940
Physical description
190 p.; 23 cm
ISBN
9781601870285