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The Paris Enigma

An elegant, atmospheric literary puzzle thriller that will delight equally fans of crime fiction and literary thrillers Introducing! the Twelve Detectives. The greatest sleuths in the world, gathered together for the first time at the 1889 World`s Fair in Paris. See! the wonderful new work of engineering genius by Mr Gustave Eiffel! Marvel at Buffalo Bill`s world-famous Wild West show! Witness the savage tribes of France`s colonies gathered here for the first time! But Beware! a killer is at large who will test the genius of the Twelve to their limits. Secret societies, strange puzzles and seemingly impossible crimes await within these pages! The Paris Enigma. A classic mystery with a modern solution.
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An elegant, atmospheric literary puzzle thriller that will delight equally fans of crime fiction & literary thrillers Introducing! the Twelve Detectives. The greatest sleuths in the world, gathered together for the first time at the 1889 World`s Fair in Paris. See! the wonderful new work of engineering genius by Mr Gustave Eiffel! Marvel at Buffalo Bill`s world-famous Wild West show! Witness the savage tribes of France`s colonies gathered here for the first time! But Beware! a killer is at large who will test the genius of the Twelve to their limits. Secret societies, strange puzzles & seemingly impossible crimes await within these pages! The Paris Enigma. A classic mystery with a modern solution.

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France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.
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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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