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The Golden Tresses of the Dead
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Series: Flavia de Luce Mysteries, Book 10
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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- Anonymous User
- 19-03-19
Great enjoyed it as have enjoyed all Flavia books
well read and very much look forward to the next Flavia de luce book. Great