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Originally published 1913 this is a reprint but larger than the usual ‘reader’s library’ editions of the 1920s – I suspect early 20s. Asche Kayton, a New York private detective, investigates the murder of John Argyle, a millionaire with many enemies including his son and his lawyer as well as members of his counterfeiting gang. Based on a play by Harriet Ford and Harvey J. O’Higginsincludes reference toas electronic listening devices and fingerprinting. Red cloth black titles. Small monogram to front pastedown, edges of spine and corners rubbed but VG for this fragile item