The Thin Woman

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May 1, 1992
Reluctant to show up at her family reunion carrying so many extra pounds, unmarried, overweight Ellie Simons hires Bentley T. Haskell to pose as her fiance, thus beginning a weekend of romance, jealousy, and murder. Reprint. PW. K.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Crimeline (May 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553291955
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553291957
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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