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The Camperton Necklace single work   short story  
Is part of The Detective's Album Mary Fortune , Hugh Dalmore , Rex Grayson , A. C. Eiseman , M. Joseph Lynch , 1865 series - publisher
Issue Details: First known date: 1888... 1888 The Camperton Necklace
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Sinclair investigates the disappearance of a diamond necklace from the room in which an apparently rich man died in. The man's mistress, his personal manservant, his wife and a cool young criminal all play their part in his ultimate recovery of the diamonds for the jewellers - but he too has to split his reward. The businessman not only indulged in extra-marital liaisons but was bankrupt and preparing to flee the country ... (PB)

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 24 no. 282 November 1888 Z1081948 1888 periodical issue 1888 pg. 164-170
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