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(Encyclopedia)mystery or mystery story, literary genre in which the cause (or causes) of a mysterious happening, often a crime, is gradually revealed by the hero or heroine; this is accomplished through a mixture o...Pepusch, John Christopher
(Encyclopedia)Pepusch, John Christopher pāˈpo͝osh [key], 1667–1752, German musician, who lived in London from 1700 until his death. As a theorist he became expert in Greek music and helped found (1710) the Aca...Cornwell, David John Moore
(Encyclopedia)Cornwell, David John Moore: see le Carré, John. ...Horne Tooke, John
(Encyclopedia)Horne Tooke, John: see Tooke, John Horne. ...Maitland, John
(Encyclopedia)Maitland, John: see Lauderdale, John Maitland, duke of. ...Cobham, John Oldcastle, Lord
(Encyclopedia)Cobham, John Oldcastle, Lord: see Oldcastle, Sir John. ...Dudley, John
(Encyclopedia)Dudley, John: see Northumberland, John Dudley, duke of. ...John Carter Brown Library
(Encyclopedia)John Carter Brown Library: see Brown, John Carter. ...John Damascene, Saint
(Encyclopedia)John Damascene, Saint: see John of Damascus, Saint. ...Tiptoft, John
(Encyclopedia)Tiptoft, John: see Worcester, John Tiptoft, earl of. ...Browse by Subject
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