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Sep 26
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Ep. 1073, The Great Ruby Robbery, by Gra...

B.J. Harrison
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Who stole an American heiress’s magnificent rubies?  Grant Allen, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

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Today’s story first appeared in the Strand magazine, alongside the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, and also featured illustrations by Sydney Paget. I hope you like it.

 

And now, The Great Ruby Robbery, by Grant Allen

 

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