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The scene is the south of France. An English lady has been murdered and a beautiful American girl has disappeared. Discovered is a body with a severed hand and an opal bracelet somehow connected to devil worship. Clearly a case for Inspector Hanaud or the Surete and his English friend Mr. Ricardo. Can Hanaud solve the two mysteries in time to prevent a second murder? Readers will be kept in a constant state of mystification until the surprising denouement.Tags
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Didn't think this was as good as the previous books in the series but still enjoyed it. It has a similar formula to the other Hanaud tales but feels like a weaker imitation.
The author uses much more humour than usual, too, mainly in terms of the French inspector annoying his English friend by mixing up idioms.
The author uses much more humour than usual, too, mainly in terms of the French inspector annoying his English friend by mixing up idioms.
An entertaining story
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- Canonical title
- The Prisoner in the Opal
- Original title
- The Prisoner in the Opal
- Original publication date
- 1928
- People/Characters
- Hanaud (Inspector)
- Important places
- France
- First words
- When Mr Julius Ricardo spoke of a gentleman - and the word was perhaps a thought too frequent upon his tongue - he meant a man who added to other fastidious qualities a sound knowledge of red wine.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He took off his hat as Joyce thanked him in warm and trembling tones, and with a great simplicity he said to her: "Mademoiselle, I have served."
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- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.14)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Swedish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 4
