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The Five Red Herrings Author

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• English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)

45%14Author of 'Five Red Herrings'
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• English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)

45%13Author of 'Five Red Herrings'
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• English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957)

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