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Reader's Digest Condensed Books; Summer 1954, Volume 18: The Desperate Hours / General Dean's Story / Mr Hobbs' Vacation / The Power & the Prize / The Duchess & the Smugs / Tomorrow!

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Reader's Digest Condensed Books; Summer 1954, Volume 18: The Desperate Hours / General Dean's Story / Mr Hobbs' Vacation / The Power & the Prize / The Duchess & the Smugs / Tomorrow!

Penned By Joseph Hayes
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Volume 18 - SummerThe Desperate Hours - Joseph HayesGeneral Dean's Story - William F. Dean with William L. WordenMr. Hobbs' Vacation - Edward StreeterThe Power and the Prize - Howard Swiggett"The Duchess and the Smugs" (A Wreath for the Enemy) - Pamela FrankauTomorrow! - Philip Wylie

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