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A detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a mysterious murder tied to a cask that contains both money and a severed hand, suggesting a deeper crime. The narrative introduces Mr. Broughton, a young clerk at the Insular and Continental Steam Navigation Company, who discovers the cask during an inspection and becomes embroiled in the unraveling mystery. The opening of