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Opal Serpent

Opal Serpent

Written by: Fergus Hume
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In a shocking turn of events, an old pawnbroker is discovered strangled, with his lips eerily sealed by an opal serpent brooch. His stunning daughter is poised to inherit his considerable estate, but the arrival of another woman claiming to be the true daughter complicates matters. Join detective Hurd as he navigates a web of deception and intrigue to uncover the truth behind the pawnbroker’s mysterious death and determine who truly deserves to claim the legacy. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)Copyright Fiction Classics Science Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
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    8 hrs and 28 mins
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    Aug 21 2026
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    7 hrs and 58 mins
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    7 hrs and 22 mins
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