Synopsis
In Dagger in the Dark, part of the Mystery House series, the story opens in a small Midwestern town where Jean Gordon, a young performer, discovers her father, Angus Gordon, murdered backstage during a women's club performance. The scene is chaotic as Sheriff Joe Briggs arrives to investigate the shocking crime, and the tension escalates when Jean reveals that she and her father had been arguing over her career choices. Jean's desire to break away from her father's old-fashioned ways adds a layer of complexity to the investigation.
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