The case of the missing servant by tarquin hall penguin random. From the files of vish puri, most private investigator. Jul 24, 2009 the case of the missing servant by tarquin hall 320pp, hutchinson. Oct 25, 2015 tarquin hall is a british author and journalist who has lived and worked throughout south asia, the middle east, and africa.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click to read more about the case of the missing servant by tarquin hall. Amusing intricate mystery what did you like best about this story. If you could sum up the case of the missing servant in three words, what would they be. Meanwhile, back in delhi, puris mummy, strictly against his orders, stakes out an apartment. The case of the missing servant by tarquin hall at home.
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