BR TO LIONEL BRITTON, 13 DEC. 1948
BRACERS 56301. ALS. McMaster
Proofread by K. Blackwell

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18a Dorset House
Gloucester Place
N.W.1.
13.12.48

Dear Britton1

I have now read your “Murder’s Last Word”, with interest, pleasure, and admiration for your adaptability. I have only one criticism: I think, for the benefit of dull readers, you ought to reveal dramatically the identities of Carson and the Man in Black. I express no opinion on your scientific hypothesis. I think your dialogue between the scientist and the nationalist is delicious.

Yours sincerely
Bertrand Russell.

Would G.D.H. Cole commend you?

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  envelope: Lionel Britton Esq | Park House | 66 Tufnell Park Rd | London N.7.

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