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What on earth is supposed to be extraordinary about the name Jane Finn? I've always wondered.

Melissa Three years late but apparently in the original version it was “Jane Fish”. Not a laff riot but at least remarkable. It’s bizarre some editor chose to…moreThree years late but apparently in the original version it was “Jane Fish”. Not a laff riot but at least remarkable. It’s bizarre some editor chose to change it.

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Is this book relatively clean?

Jillian It was written in 1922, so what do you think?

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Cassandra One murder, one suicide, by instant poison.

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Does Tuppence seem like an odd name for a secret agent?

Mackenzie Considering her legal name is Prudence, and Tuppence was not a wholly uncommon nickname for little girls, I shouldn't think it would necessarily hinde…moreConsidering her legal name is Prudence, and Tuppence was not a wholly uncommon nickname for little girls, I shouldn't think it would necessarily hinder her professional capacity too much as a detective, or in this case secret agent. (less)

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Is there any content in here that would not be appropriate for middle schoolers?

Cassandra Nope!
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