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The Moving Toyshop

Edmund Crispin · 1946 · Book

A delightfully whimsical detective novel where a bookshop mysteriously transforms into a toyshop overnight. Perfect for readers who enjoy witty, fantastical mysteries with clever wordplay and eccentric characters.

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