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Violence
Some
Murder; violent confrontations; non-graphic
Language
Some
Mild to moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Some sexual content; a romantic relationship explored with some complexity
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of authenticity versus forgery; age-gap relationships examined thoughtfully
What this book is about
A stamp dealer operating out of Miami hires Travis McGee when rare stamps disappear from a client's collection—the client being a loan shark who will not accept excuses. Travis investigates a world of rare art, deception, and murder, while also dealing with the complicated relationship between a man and his much younger companion. One of the later, more introspective McGee novels.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Murder and dangerous criminal confrontations
Some sexual content and a complex relationship between adults with a significant age gap
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