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Synopsis
In Borrowed Byline, Craig McKelvey arrives in Hong Kong, eager to escape the monotony of his life in Calcutta. The allure of quick money draws him into a web of intrigue when he meets Alphonse Cylindrum, an old acquaintance who presents a tantalizing opportunity. Cylindrum, representing a British importing firm, reveals that he is on the hunt for a rare substance: Tibetan musk, highly sought after in the perfume industry. He proposes that McKelvey file a false dispatch claiming he has discovered the musk, promising a hefty sum in return.
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