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Rex Stout: A Biography

by John McAleer · 1977

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The acclaimed Edgar winning biography of the creator of America' largest detective, Nero Wolfe, by Professor John McAleer. Now with the title he always wanted, originally released as Rex Stout: A Biography. New photos and introduction by Professor McAleer.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Genre
mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 668 pages

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