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The Dead Woman's Bell 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: 1889... 1889 The Dead Woman's Bell
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Set around a lodging house. The murder of a rich and cantankerous woman, owner of a Murray station, and the theft of her jewels inplicate her niece and the husband she secretly married to avoid her aunt's disapproval. Sub-plot of romance between a retired officer staying in the house - the victim's suitor from years before who broke their engagement, and the kindly old maid Miss Pinkerton. A firm landlady; the victim's ghost and the confession of the real jewel thief complete the tale. (PB)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 24 no. 286 March 1889 Z1081175 1889 periodical issue 1889 pg. 370-376
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  • Jolimont, East Melbourne - Richmond area, Melbourne, Victoria,
  • 1869
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