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The Voice in the SuitcaseMargaret Sutton

Mystery and suspense

The Voice in the Suitcase

by Margaret Sutton

Book 8 of the A Judy Bolton Mystery series

212 pages · First published 1935

A suitcase that seems to contain a voice draws Judy Bolton into a mystery where sound, concealment, and mistaken assumptions make the evidence difficult to interpret. Judy refuses to accept the most sensational explanation and begins tracing the suitcase’s movements and owners. Her questions uncover a situation in which someone’s safety may depend on discovering how the impossible voice was produced. Margaret Sutton combines an eerie central clue with practical teenage detection in a Judy Bolton story about listening carefully to what others overlook.

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Crime/danger and peril · Mild frightening/intense material

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Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.

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  1. Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
  2. Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
  3. Glassware: Mug.
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For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.

What you'll need

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Ice

How to mix it

  1. Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
  2. Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
  3. Glassware: Coupe.

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