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Nero Wolfe #29
If Death Ever Slept
Millionaire Otis Jarrell can't even trust his family, it seems. He hires a reluctant Nero Wolfe to find out if his daughter-in-law is double-crossing him. Wolfe and Archie encounter a rogue's gallery of Jarrells and associates and discover one, then two, men killed by the old man's gun.
But even Wolfe's distaste for everyone involved doesn't prevent him from assembling the guests and masterfully declaring — to everyone's surprise — "whodunit."
But even Wolfe's distaste for everyone involved doesn't prevent him from assembling the guests and masterfully declaring — to everyone's surprise — "whodunit."
6 pages, Audio CD
First published October 25, 1957
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Rex Stout
833 books1,030 followersRex Todhunter Stout (1886–1975) was an American crime writer, best known as the creator of the larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe, described by reviewer Will Cuppy as "that Falstaff of detectives." Wolfe's assistant Archie Goodwin recorded the cases of the detective genius from 1934 (Fer-de-Lance) to 1975 (A Family Affair).
The Nero Wolfe corpus was nominated Best Mystery Series of the Century at Bouchercon 2000, the world's largest mystery convention, and Rex Stout was nominated Best Mystery Writer of the Century.
The Nero Wolfe corpus was nominated Best Mystery Series of the Century at Bouchercon 2000, the world's largest mystery convention, and Rex Stout was nominated Best Mystery Writer of the Century.
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September 8, 2024
I have always thought that the Nero Wolfe books are all about the characters and not necessarily the plot. Stout has a way of fleshing out even supporting players that keeps the reader turning pages. His plots are usually all over the place but since Wolfe is a genius it all makes sense in the end.
This time Archie is inserted into a rich client's household, posing as a secretary, in order to prove that one of the family is leaking business secrets and ruining some big deals for the financier. But what is a Wolfe book without a murder and in this case there are two with which to deal. Of course, Wolfe leans back in his chair, closes his eyes, pushes his lips in and out, and nails the killer. One of the great detective series of all times and the verbal exchanges among Wolfe, Archie, and Inspector Cramer are priceless. A timeless corpus of work.
This time Archie is inserted into a rich client's household, posing as a secretary, in order to prove that one of the family is leaking business secrets and ruining some big deals for the financier. But what is a Wolfe book without a murder and in this case there are two with which to deal. Of course, Wolfe leans back in his chair, closes his eyes, pushes his lips in and out, and nails the killer. One of the great detective series of all times and the verbal exchanges among Wolfe, Archie, and Inspector Cramer are priceless. A timeless corpus of work.
March 8, 2020
Wheeler-dealer millionaire Otis Jarrell thinks his daughter-in-law Susan is a "snake." Not only is she unfaithful to his son, Otis believes, but she is also leaking valuable evidence to his business competitors. Archie Goodwin poses as Jarrell's private secretary says he may observe the family dynamics first hand and to amass all available evidence. Soon a gun goes missing, somebody ends up dead, and the fun begins in earnest.
This adventure is definitely more Goodwin than Wolfe, and Wolfe has little opportunity to demonstrate his genius. Still, this is an enjoyable entry in the series.
March 29, 2020
One of the most enjoyable things about a Nero Wolfe story is life at Wolfe's residence at his brownstone on West 35th Street in New York City. Especially the interaction between Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Wolfe rarely leaves his home, preferring to read his books; tend his orchids; and eat the gourmet meals prepared by his chef, Fritz Brenner. Archie is Wolfe's assistant and also the person who often goads him into actually doing occasional work so that he can read books, tend orchids, and pay Fritz to prepare gourmet meals. Unlike Wolfe, Archie enjoys getting out of the house.
This story opens with Archie returning home to an annoyed Wolfe. Apparently Archie changed his plans without informing anyone and the result is several phone calls to Wolfe's home looking for him. The phone calls have interrupted his reading and he is annoyed. Wolfe and Archie have some words and go to bed without saying "goodnight". This sets up how they get their next case.
The next day millionaire Otis Jarrell has an appointment. He wants to hire Wolfe to prove that his daughter-in-law, Susan, is "a snake". He wants his son and daughter-in-law to divorce, her out of the house, and his son to remain. He is convinced that Susan is selling business secrets and he wants her gone. His plan is to have Archie go undercover as his new secretary. Neither Wolfe or Archie like Jarrell or the case but "pride goeth before the fall" and since Wolfe and Archie are still somewhat resentful from the previous night Archie becomes Alan Green … Otis Jarrell's new secretary. Whether or not Susan is a snake it is safe to say that the Jarrell household is a real menagerie.
Since this is a Nero Wolfe story there is of course a murder or two and everyone winds up in Wolfe's office to be questioned. Since Archie is playing Alan Green the part of Archie Goodwin is played by Orrie Cather which was fun. Inspector Cramer, head of Homicide, makes an appearance and locks horns with Wolfe. Finally Wolfe gets tired of the entire mess, sends out private investigators to scour the city, and then brings everyone together in his office to reveal the indentity of the murderer.
This was a fun read. Nothing to keep you turning the pages or any great surprises. But, if you are caught in a pandemic or just looking for a book to read to pass the time you can't go wrong with Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin, and life at the brownstone on West 35th Street.
This story opens with Archie returning home to an annoyed Wolfe. Apparently Archie changed his plans without informing anyone and the result is several phone calls to Wolfe's home looking for him. The phone calls have interrupted his reading and he is annoyed. Wolfe and Archie have some words and go to bed without saying "goodnight". This sets up how they get their next case.
The next day millionaire Otis Jarrell has an appointment. He wants to hire Wolfe to prove that his daughter-in-law, Susan, is "a snake". He wants his son and daughter-in-law to divorce, her out of the house, and his son to remain. He is convinced that Susan is selling business secrets and he wants her gone. His plan is to have Archie go undercover as his new secretary. Neither Wolfe or Archie like Jarrell or the case but "pride goeth before the fall" and since Wolfe and Archie are still somewhat resentful from the previous night Archie becomes Alan Green … Otis Jarrell's new secretary. Whether or not Susan is a snake it is safe to say that the Jarrell household is a real menagerie.
Since this is a Nero Wolfe story there is of course a murder or two and everyone winds up in Wolfe's office to be questioned. Since Archie is playing Alan Green the part of Archie Goodwin is played by Orrie Cather which was fun. Inspector Cramer, head of Homicide, makes an appearance and locks horns with Wolfe. Finally Wolfe gets tired of the entire mess, sends out private investigators to scour the city, and then brings everyone together in his office to reveal the indentity of the murderer.
This was a fun read. Nothing to keep you turning the pages or any great surprises. But, if you are caught in a pandemic or just looking for a book to read to pass the time you can't go wrong with Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin, and life at the brownstone on West 35th Street.
September 2, 2013
OK, when I was younger, I used to like to read the same books over and over, but these days I try not to do that. There are too many wonderful books waiting for me, taunting me, in my "to be read" pile. However, when it comes to Rex Stout, I make an exception. Visiting with Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin is such a pleasure, I can't help going back to them again and again. I have already read every one of the 33 Nero Wolfe books and 39 short stories at least once. Except for the last one. It sits on my shelf but I can't bring myself to read it, because if I do, there will be no more wonderful new Nero Wolfe books left for me to read.
October 16, 2022
Otis Jarrell comes into Wolfe's office, slaps down $10,000 in cold hard cash, and calls "her" a snake. Prove it, get her out of his house, and if there is a divorce between the snake and his son, there is another fifty grand. Wolfe wants no part of it, but he and Archie have had a small spat and Archie leaps on it. Eventually there is a murder, but not the one anticipated.
Rex Stout is such a good writer and of course the characterizations of Archie and Wolfe are unparalleled. I thought the plot in this one a little less than Stout's good standard. I always enjoy Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe, but I thought this one just so so. It won't stop me from coming back to the series again and again.
Rex Stout is such a good writer and of course the characterizations of Archie and Wolfe are unparalleled. I thought the plot in this one a little less than Stout's good standard. I always enjoy Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe, but I thought this one just so so. It won't stop me from coming back to the series again and again.
May 29, 2018
Another great Stout. As usual Wolfe is hired to find out if a man's daughter-in-law is trying to cheat him in business. He fires his secretary and has Archie Goodwin take his place so he can live in the house with the family and snoop around. Meanwhile the original secretary is found dead. While Archie is trying to figure out who did it and why, another man ends up dead.
Were they killed by the same person, if so, which of this man's crazy family members was it? And what of the daughter-in-law? Is the man telling the truth about her or does he have ulterior motives for trying to pin her with a crime?
Were they killed by the same person, if so, which of this man's crazy family members was it? And what of the daughter-in-law? Is the man telling the truth about her or does he have ulterior motives for trying to pin her with a crime?
December 15, 2020
If Death Ever Slept (1955) by Rex Stout. A very successful private businessman, Otis Jarrell, tries to hire Nero Wolfe to get the goods on his daughter-in-law. He believes she used information she got through her husband to queer several deals he had been working on over the past year. She supposedly told a “friend” of hers who cut into the deal costing the Jarrell a million bucks or more. All the client wants is proof she did it and to separate her from his son without losing the son in the bargain. Archie gets sent undercover as secretary to Jarrell, given a room in the swanky duplex Jarrell shares with his wide, son and daughter-in-law, his own daughter, his brother-in-law Roger Foote and Nora Kent, Jarrell’s stenographer, a butler, cook and a pair of maids.
Soon there is the clever theft of a gun, murder and lies a plenty. Goodwin and Wolfe are in the wringer with the case, the cops are being stalled, and things get very complicated. Wolfe faces a deadline for solving the case before the police grab onto Archie as perhaps the gun hired for more than undercover work.
This is, as usual, a highly knit thriller that will have you wondering who the real killer is and just why it happened. A fun, fun read.
Soon there is the clever theft of a gun, murder and lies a plenty. Goodwin and Wolfe are in the wringer with the case, the cops are being stalled, and things get very complicated. Wolfe faces a deadline for solving the case before the police grab onto Archie as perhaps the gun hired for more than undercover work.
This is, as usual, a highly knit thriller that will have you wondering who the real killer is and just why it happened. A fun, fun read.
May 7, 2023
While not one of the best in the series, mainly due to a rather dull chapter in the third act, this remained a fun and highly readable mystery.
February 27, 2020
I liked this one all right. It's certainly not my favorite or anything, but it hits all the expected notes and satisfies the mystery urge. I also read most of it while spending time in a local emergency room.
That certainly colors my memories of the story.
This is nearly a locked room mystery since all the suspects and the victim were living or at least spending most of their time in one house. My only real complaint is that the red... oh wait.. hang on....
The way that was revealed was somewhat of a surprise in that emotionally it felt like I didn't have enough to figure it out myself, but in retrospect, I think I could have at least had a strong suspicion of who it was.
That certainly colors my memories of the story.
This is nearly a locked room mystery since all the suspects and the victim were living or at least spending most of their time in one house. My only real complaint is that the red... oh wait.. hang on....
The way that was revealed was somewhat of a surprise in that emotionally it felt like I didn't have enough to figure it out myself, but in retrospect, I think I could have at least had a strong suspicion of who it was.
August 1, 2022
Always enjoy Nero Wolfe. And I love Archie Goodwin. I thought Archie particularly good in this ...
September 1, 2019
It’s well known that Wolfe doesn’t take domestic cases, and this at first seems to be one; in the end it is, but not in the normal way. As Archie would say, that’s clear as mud.
A wealthy businessman, Otis Jarrell, hires Wolfe to find evidence against his daughter-in-law, whom he calls “the snake”. Among other things, he suspects her of selling inside information through his former secretary (male) to an acquaintance and family friend. The daughter-in-law claims, and her husband backs her up, that FIL made a pass, or passes, at her and merely wants revenge. Archie poses as Jarrell’s new secretary to obtain facts.
Archie learns some very tricky facts that, as usual, has him two-stepping with Inspector Cramer.A couple of dead bodies later, Wolfe has no option other than returning the $10,000 retainer to his client and spilling the works to Cramer who, again as usual, in less than gracious and appreciative of said info.
Nothing that particularly stands out here, but a good solid Wolfe & Archie adventure. 3.5 stars, rounded up.
A wealthy businessman, Otis Jarrell, hires Wolfe to find evidence against his daughter-in-law, whom he calls “the snake”. Among other things, he suspects her of selling inside information through his former secretary (male) to an acquaintance and family friend. The daughter-in-law claims, and her husband backs her up, that FIL made a pass, or passes, at her and merely wants revenge. Archie poses as Jarrell’s new secretary to obtain facts.
Archie learns some very tricky facts that, as usual, has him two-stepping with Inspector Cramer.A couple of dead bodies later, Wolfe has no option other than returning the $10,000 retainer to his client and spilling the works to Cramer who, again as usual, in less than gracious and appreciative of said info.
Nothing that particularly stands out here, but a good solid Wolfe & Archie adventure. 3.5 stars, rounded up.
March 2, 2023
I liked this novel well enough, but somehow for me the Whodoneit part was fairly obvious. Or I should say it had to be one of two people in a very large cast of suspects. However, that didn’t stop me from enjoying the characterization, the pace, and definitely Archie’s witty remarks throughout.
July 17, 2016
A clash of wills between Wolfe and Archie (compounded by mutual fits of stubbornness) results in Archie masquerading as a secretary in the home of millionaire Otis Jarrell-- a situation that neither Wolfe nor Archie relishes overmuch. Officially, Jarrell hired them to prove that his daughter-in-law stole (and sold) business secrets. But when Jarrell's gun turns up missing and his previous secretary winds up with a hole in the back of his head, the case rapidly escalates into a full-fledged murder investigation. But who done it? And with a house full of suspects with ample motive, means, and opportunity, how will Wolfe ever find the culprit?
This entertaining entry in the Nero Wolfe series boasts several strong and/or complex female characters. First, there's Trella Jarrell, second wife to client Otis Jarrell, who likes men to spend money on her and who has a habit of saying things she doesn't mean, but who also provides Archie with several noteworthy bits of information. Then there's Lois, Jarrell's unmarried daughter, who looks great in a tennis dress and dances like a dream, even if she did once write a poem about a squirrel (from which poem the title of this book was taken). Nora Kent, Jarrell's secretary, is cool and competent and definitely knows more than she lets on. And Susan Jarrell, the aforementioned daughter-in-law, seems to be fairly run-of-the-mill, but somehow possesses the ability to attract men like moths to flame. And fan favorite Lily Rowan even makes an appearance of sorts, as her antics are the source of Archie and Wolfe's initial quarrel.
Not that it's all women. Jarrell himself figures prominently in the story, as do his son, Wyman, and brother-in-law, Roger--to say nothing of ex-secretary Jim Eber and business competitor Cory Brigham. But, with the exception of the horse-mad racing junkie Roger, the women are far more interesting.
The mystery itself is nothing spectacular, but Archie gets to demonstrate his wit, charm, and humor, which makes the story worth reading. Probably not the best book to start with, but if you're already a fan, then you should definitely add this one to your list.
A note on the audiobook edition: I think I'm starting to warm to Michael Prichard's narration. It's still not spectacular, by any means, but I'm not actively distracted by it. His Wolfe is better than his Archie, but then Archie is always the toughest character to portray well.
This entertaining entry in the Nero Wolfe series boasts several strong and/or complex female characters. First, there's Trella Jarrell, second wife to client Otis Jarrell, who likes men to spend money on her and who has a habit of saying things she doesn't mean, but who also provides Archie with several noteworthy bits of information. Then there's Lois, Jarrell's unmarried daughter, who looks great in a tennis dress and dances like a dream, even if she did once write a poem about a squirrel (from which poem the title of this book was taken). Nora Kent, Jarrell's secretary, is cool and competent and definitely knows more than she lets on. And Susan Jarrell, the aforementioned daughter-in-law, seems to be fairly run-of-the-mill, but somehow possesses the ability to attract men like moths to flame. And fan favorite Lily Rowan even makes an appearance of sorts, as her antics are the source of Archie and Wolfe's initial quarrel.
Not that it's all women. Jarrell himself figures prominently in the story, as do his son, Wyman, and brother-in-law, Roger--to say nothing of ex-secretary Jim Eber and business competitor Cory Brigham. But, with the exception of the horse-mad racing junkie Roger, the women are far more interesting.
The mystery itself is nothing spectacular, but Archie gets to demonstrate his wit, charm, and humor, which makes the story worth reading. Probably not the best book to start with, but if you're already a fan, then you should definitely add this one to your list.
A note on the audiobook edition: I think I'm starting to warm to Michael Prichard's narration. It's still not spectacular, by any means, but I'm not actively distracted by it. His Wolfe is better than his Archie, but then Archie is always the toughest character to portray well.
May 29, 2023
I thought this 1957 book was one of the weakest in the Nero Wolfe series. The plot is complicated without being particularly clever. It doesn’t get going until after the boring first third of the book. The client and suspects are unlikable. Stout inflicts a dreadful, dry 8-page timeline on the reader in the final third, I think to belatedly and awkwardly patch a plot hole. Female detectives Dol Bonner and Sally Colt make their second recent appearance.
There were few significant observations on contemporary life that I noted – a wealthy person now has four desktop phone lines for different purposes and monitored camera surveillance. Direct dial is replacing operator-assisted phone connections. After many years of complaining about paying confiscatory Federal income taxes (91% in 1957), Wolfe finally accepts a large cash payment, allowing him to evade them. Less than 3-stars, rounded up.
There were few significant observations on contemporary life that I noted – a wealthy person now has four desktop phone lines for different purposes and monitored camera surveillance. Direct dial is replacing operator-assisted phone connections. After many years of complaining about paying confiscatory Federal income taxes (91% in 1957), Wolfe finally accepts a large cash payment, allowing him to evade them. Less than 3-stars, rounded up.
July 10, 2024
Neither Archie nor Wolfe much care for the boorish millionaire who hires Wolfe to find a leak in his office. In fact, only his irritation at Archie causes Wolfe to take the case, which requires Archie to act as the millionaire's new secretary. Unfortunately, there's a murder that seems to point right back to the posh penthouse apartment. Wolfe knows he must give the police some of the information he's gathered, but he really doesn't want to. When he does, he's out a client (and a retainer), but he's also angry enough to want to solve the case even if it doesn't pay.
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July 2, 2020I have been a Nero Wolfe fan my entire adult life. The books have always given me pleasure, but never more than during a “ stay at home” period during the Covid 19 pandemic. I have been spending my days re-reading the Nero Wolfe novels and it is a fabulous escape.
If it isnt possible to see your close friends, and share meals with them, I am happy to dine with Mr. Wolfe and Archie. And, if Wolfe is grumpy and somewhat obstinate, so am I.
. . . On to my next Rex Stout book.
If it isnt possible to see your close friends, and share meals with them, I am happy to dine with Mr. Wolfe and Archie. And, if Wolfe is grumpy and somewhat obstinate, so am I.
. . . On to my next Rex Stout book.
October 12, 2021
Fun and easy to read. I really liked the narrative style and will definitely read some more from the series.
July 26, 2022
This novel is a little slow to get started as is often the case when Nero Wolfe accepts a non-murder case. Archie gets sent to pose as a secretary and live with a millionaire’s family to gather information that incriminates the man’s daughter-in-law as the person leaking his secrets to business rivals. Now, aside from the fact that Wolfe doesn’t usually accept cases where there is a predetermined solution, it just wasn’t all that interesting. There are a lot of chapters of Archie getting to know the millionaire’s family before we have our first hint at the typical Wolfe crime—murder.
After that, things begin to improve a little, but it’s really not until well after the second murder that I began to feel like we were genuinely in a Nero Wolfe mystery. Strangely enough, that feeling came only shortly before Wolfe returned his client’s money and left the case. Overall, while I really liked the ending, I thought this was perhaps the weakest of the Nero Wolfe mysteries I’ve read so far.
After that, things begin to improve a little, but it’s really not until well after the second murder that I began to feel like we were genuinely in a Nero Wolfe mystery. Strangely enough, that feeling came only shortly before Wolfe returned his client’s money and left the case. Overall, while I really liked the ending, I thought this was perhaps the weakest of the Nero Wolfe mysteries I’ve read so far.
December 28, 2024
Coastline Library | Lacks the best aspects of the series, but even a poor Wolfe novel is better than a good book by plenty of other writers | Mostly Archie outside of the brownstone, too much Orrie (wish Saul had been available), and the most irritating client I can recall. It's hard to believe Wolfe would have retained such an arrogant aggressive prick as a client, let alone allow him to make so many of the decisions in such a high-handed way.
May 22, 2017
Meh. I am done. Weirdly, if it ever succeeds as a miniseries I'd watch it but I find the writing dull. Apparently I am NOT a mystery novel girl. I'll be returning the other 2 books unread.
August 14, 2020
Well written but the story itself didn't pull me in
November 17, 2020
Os livros do Rex Stout são um amor antigo que não desilude. Entre os policiais antigos, é um favorito meu.
Mais uma aventura de Nero Wolfe e seu fiel assistente com um final competente.
Mais uma aventura de Nero Wolfe e seu fiel assistente com um final competente.
August 2, 2021
Funny. I had no idea really what was going on, but it kept drawing me in. The main characters are such a hoot.
September 9, 2021
Another fun Nero Wolfe!
May 21, 2019
I've heard for years raves for the Nero Wolfe novels, so when this one showed up on sale and I had some Kindle credit, I decided to try it.
And I'm glad I did, as it was everything the hype promised, and more. And less. The story was engaging, the characters memorable, and the writing crisp and clever. It would have been fun to read even if the mystery was lacking, which wasn't the case.
As for the less? I didn't feel like the solving of the case gave me the genius deductive ability of Nero Wolfe that I expected from what I had read about the series, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. But I expect it is on greater display in earlier books of the series.
All in all, I really enjoyed it, and look forward to reading other titles in the future.
And I'm glad I did, as it was everything the hype promised, and more. And less. The story was engaging, the characters memorable, and the writing crisp and clever. It would have been fun to read even if the mystery was lacking, which wasn't the case.
As for the less? I didn't feel like the solving of the case gave me the genius deductive ability of Nero Wolfe that I expected from what I had read about the series, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. But I expect it is on greater display in earlier books of the series.
All in all, I really enjoyed it, and look forward to reading other titles in the future.
June 3, 2021
Summertime Summer Crime #1
I don't think that this was my first Nero Wolfe. I have a vague memory of reading Fer-de-Lance many, many years ago. I decided that it was time to read another one and get a sense of the series, so I grabbed this one from the library. Everything that I have read has indicated that reading order is not particularly important with this series, so I just sort of blind downloaded one of the available kindle books.
Overall, I liked it. It's has a slightly hard-boiled tone to it, which I wasn't necessarily expecting. I don't anticipate that Nero Wolfe will ever become a favorite, but when I can read them for free by checking them out of my library, why not?
I don't think that this was my first Nero Wolfe. I have a vague memory of reading Fer-de-Lance many, many years ago. I decided that it was time to read another one and get a sense of the series, so I grabbed this one from the library. Everything that I have read has indicated that reading order is not particularly important with this series, so I just sort of blind downloaded one of the available kindle books.
Overall, I liked it. It's has a slightly hard-boiled tone to it, which I wasn't necessarily expecting. I don't anticipate that Nero Wolfe will ever become a favorite, but when I can read them for free by checking them out of my library, why not?
February 27, 2013
The mystery in this one is just so-so, but Archie was a star and kept me totally entertained. I think I am in love with Archie! And, I definitely want him to take me dancing.
Fritz's menus were a bit on the wild side in this one - avacado whipped with sugar and lime juice and green chartreuse (whatever that is), shad roe with creaole' sauce, fresh strawberry omelet, hedgehog omelets (I hope that is just a nickname for something else), bread fried in anchovy butter. He is certainly original, as always.
Fritz's menus were a bit on the wild side in this one - avacado whipped with sugar and lime juice and green chartreuse (whatever that is), shad roe with creaole' sauce, fresh strawberry omelet, hedgehog omelets (I hope that is just a nickname for something else), bread fried in anchovy butter. He is certainly original, as always.
February 6, 2017
Every series has its hits and misses. For me, this is a miss. Having said that, it's still worth a read because Rex Stout always wrote interesting prose. The interplay between Archie and Wolfe it's up to its usual par. It's the plot and the other characters that seem a little off to me. I couldn't say more without causing a spoiler, so I'll just say that this one stretched believe for me.
May 2, 2020
A large cast of unlikeable characters! Archie and Wolfe are having a spitting match, and Archie goes to work outside the brownstone. The office gets a very full house, and even Dol Bonner joins in.
January 31, 2022
can't remember when I first read this. many years ago without doubt. recently re-read and enjoyed all over again. Reread, may, 2019. Love Nero Wolfe books! Read yet again in January 2022.
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