The Great Valdez Sapphire is a mystery novel written by an anonymous author. The story revolves around a priceless sapphire that has been stolen from a wealthy family. The protagonist, detective John Smith, is hired to investigate the theft and recover the valuable gemstone. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to suspect everyone, including the family members themselves. The plot twists and turns as Smith races against time to solve the mystery and catch the thief before it's too late. The book is filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected surprises that keep the reader engaged until the very end. The Great Valdez Sapphire is a classic whodunit that will appeal to fans of the mystery genre.It was so exciting that I clean forgot the bishop, till a low gasp at my elbow startled me. He was lying back in his chair, his mighty shaven jowl a ghastly white, his fierce imperious eyebrows drooping limp over his fishlike eyes, his splendid figure shrunk and contracted. He was trying with a shaken hand to pour out wine. The decanter clattered against the glass and the wine spilled on the cloth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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