A rare detective story by one of the greatest writers in the English language
A mysterious man named Julius Slinkton enters the life of Mr. Sampson, the manager of a life assurance office. Remarkably well-spoken and with insinuating manners, Slinkton initially seems to be the consummate gentleman. But as Sampson soon learns, appearances can be deceiving.
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Written in the uncanny style of his close friend Wilkie Collins, this detective story is an unusual gem in Charles Dickens’s body of work.
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This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
A mysterious man named Julius Slinkton enters the life of Mr. Sampson, the manager of a life assurance office. Remarkably well-spoken and with insinuating manners, Slinkton initially seems to be the consummate gentleman. But as Sampson soon learns, appearances can be deceiving.
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Written in the uncanny style of his close friend Wilkie Collins, this detective story is an unusual gem in Charles Dickens’s body of work.
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This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
