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The Gracie Allen murder case

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The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938) is the eleventh in a series of detective novels by S. S. Van Dine featuring Philo Vance. The book includes characters from the comedy duo Burns and Allen, particularly Gracie Allen. It is a roman à clef, incorporating real-life figures such as Gracie's mother and brother. The story features humorous dialogue from Gracie, giving it a comic tone. This tone changes in a later chapter, where one character expresses philosophical concerns, before returning to Gracie's comedic style. The novel blends mystery with comedy, reflecting the personalities of the real-life performers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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First published
1938
Latest edition
2021 · ISBN 9781631942068
Pages
211
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How many pages is The Gracie Allen murder case?

The Gracie Allen murder case by S. S. Van Dine has 211 pages.

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