
A compilation of 3 stories, "The Wedding Gift", "The Thief of London" and "The Final Twist". Originally part of the Danziger Brothers series "Calling Scotland Yard"
Host
Maria (segment "Thief of London' story)
Joanna Dykemann (segment "Final Twist' story)
Groote (segment "Final Twist")
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