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The Empty House

(1978)
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Dr. Alexander Wolfe, a top genetic scientist - a key figure in British Biological Warfare Research- seemingly plunges over a cliff in his car. His body is never recovered and it emerges his life was recently insured for a considerable sum. Accordingly, Peter Manciple, an insurance loss adjuster from a fairly cautious firm, is sent to investigate. There is romance, possible gang involvement in arson, and a potential job offer in store as Peter sets out to find out if Wolfe is really dead in a most dangerous and complicated mission.


Genre: Mystery

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