Fer De Lance by Rex Stout

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Book name:	Fer De Lance (2024)
Category:	Crime
Author:	Rex Stout
Pages:	350 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1934, midnight

In "Fer-de-Lance," readers are introduced to a brilliant, orchid-loving detective and his astute assistant as they embark on their first case together. The story revolves around the mysterious death of a college president, initially believed to be an accident. However, as the detective duo delves deeper, they uncover a sinister plot involving a uniquely deadly weapon, leading them into a world of danger and intrigue. Their investigation reveals hidden motives and a cunning murderer, showcasing their deductive prowess and setting the stage for future adventures. The 11731st greatest book of all time

About the author

Rex Stout

11 books

Rex 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 B… Read more