The Great Detective
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ISBN10: 1419133640
ISBN13: 9781419133640
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2005
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419133640
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 11 2005
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Great Detective is a mystery novel written by Wesley W. Stout. The story revolves around the character of detective Nero Wolfe, who is known for his exceptional intellect and investigative skills. The novel is set in New York City and begins with a wealthy businessman named Paul Chapin approaching Wolfe for help in solving a murder case. Chapin's wife has been killed, and he is the prime suspect. However, he claims to have no memory of the events leading up to the murder.Wolfe takes on the case and begins his investigation, aided by his assistant Archie Goodwin. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of lies and deceit that involves several suspects, including Chapin's business partners and his wife's lover. The investigation takes them to various locations in the city, including high-end restaurants, nightclubs, and even the city morgue.As the case progresses, Wolfe and Goodwin face several obstacles, including threats to their lives and attempts to sabotage their investigation. However, they persist in their efforts to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.The Great Detective is a classic mystery novel that keeps the reader engaged with its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists and turns. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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