The Floating Lady Murder
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The world’s most famous escape artist must uncover why his master’s illusion went horribly wrong in this “charming” historical mystery series from an Edgar Award–winning author (New York Times)
In turn-of-the-century New York City, struggling young performer Harry Houdini is working for the renowned magician Kellar. One night his master’s astonishing illusion the Floating Lady goes horribly wrong, with Kellar’s levitating assistant apparently plunging to her death. Houdini, along with his wife Bess and brother Dash, must solve the mystery and figure out how the young lady died from drowning rather than a fatal fall.
In turn-of-the-century New York City, struggling young performer Harry Houdini is working for the renowned magician Kellar. One night his master’s astonishing illusion the Floating Lady goes horribly wrong, with Kellar’s levitating assistant apparently plunging to her death. Houdini, along with his wife Bess and brother Dash, must solve the mystery and figure out how the young lady died from drowning rather than a fatal fall.
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Street Date:
02/07/2012
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780857686206
ASIN:
B0051B5OQ8
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Daniel Stashower. (2012). The Floating Lady Murder: The Floating Lady Murder. Titan.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Daniel Stashower. 2012. The Floating Lady Murder: The Floating Lady Murder. Titan.
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MLA Citation (style guide)Daniel Stashower. The Floating Lady Murder: The Floating Lady Murder. Titan, 2012.
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