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Murder at the Villa Byzantine

An Antonia Darcy and Major Payne Investigation
Murder at the Villa Byzantine: An Antonia Darcy and Major Payne Investigation. Soho Constable. Apr. 2011. c.214p. ISBN 9781569479148. $25. M
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A deadly birthday party has mystery writer Antonia Darcy and husband Maj. Hugh Payne up to their eyeballs in a murder probe.
VERDICT This sixth series title (after The Curious Incident at Claridge's) offers a twisted plot with unusual characters and clever dialog that will appeal to fans of Golden Age mysteries.
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