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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Agatha Christie`s world-famous mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: A new Signature Edition of the Agatha Christie thriller, rejacketed in the stylish new series livery. When a number of leading scientists disappear without trace, concern grows within the international intelligence community. Are they being kidnapped? Blackmailed? Brainwashed? One woman appears to have the key to the mystery. Unfortunately, Olive Betteron now lies in a hospital bed, dying from…
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