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Death of a Doxy

Nero Wolfe seriesbook 42 of 47Next:The Father Hunt(1968) →

When an old acquaintance and fellow P.I. is accused of murdering a kept woman, Nero Wolfe investigates and finds several suspects in a mystery blackmailer, a sexy lounge singer, and a cold-blooded lady-killer.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 174 pages

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