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The Dain Curse
The Dain Curse
Author: Dashiell Hammett
The Continental Op is a short, squat, and utterly unsentimental tank of a private detective. Miss Gabrielle Dain Leggett is young, wealthy, and a devotee of morphine and religious cults. She has an unfortunate effect on the people around her: they have a habit of dying violently. Is Gabrielle the victim of a family curse? Or is the truth about h...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780394726243
ISBN-10: 0394726243
Publication Date: 5/12/1978
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Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Excellent characterization of the relationship between the Continental Op PI and Gabrielle, a messed up young woman who believes herself to be the victim and carrier of a family curse. The Op meets her while investigating the disappearance of some diamonds. Lots of plot twists, as is usual with Hammett.


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