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Synopsis
In The High Price of a Penny, George Valentine receives a cryptic message from Amos Bell, a retired lawyer, who hints at a million-dollar swindle involving a wealthy couple, the Maughams, who have just died in a car accident. Bell's peculiar reference to a penny and a diamond bracelet sets the stage for a mystery that promises more than just a simple investigation. George is intrigued by the potential for deception and danger, especially when he learns that the couple's nephew, Clifford, is involved.
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