The Dain Curse

xvi, 231 pp. Includes new introduction by Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Lincoln Highway. By the mystery author famous for creating detective Sam Spade. Inspiration for 1978 television miniseries starring James Coburn. One of the Continental Op's most bizarre cases, as he is faced with Miss Gabrielle Dain Leggett, who has an unfortunate effect on the people around her - they have a habit of dying violently.