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The Cat's Paw

Natalie Sumner Lincoln

The Cat's Paw

The Cat's Paw

Natalie Sumner Lincoln

Fiction, Mystery & Detective

The Cat's Paw is a mystery novel by Natalie Sumner Lincoln, published in 1922, set in post-World War I Washington, D.C. The story follows Kitty Baird as she investigates the sudden murder of her aunt and guardian, Miss Susan Baird. As Kitty navigates a web of family secrets, jealousy, and a hidden fortune, she uncovers complex motives that lead to the truth behind her aunt's death. This novel explores themes of family dynamics and the consequences of hidden truths.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. This mystery centers around the sudden death of Miss Susan Baird, an elderly...

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When Kitty's aunt and guardian is mysteriously murdered, the hunt is on for the killer. Through the tangles of a love tr...

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