The Rubber Band/The Red Box 2-in-1 by Rex Stout (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Rubber Band/The Red Box 2-in-1 by Rex Stout A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of Americas greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of fictions greatest detectives. Here, in Stouts third and fourth complete Wolfe mysteries, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth and his trusty man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, solve two of their most baffling cases."The Rubber Band "What do a Wild West lynching and a respected English nobleman have in common? On the surface, absolutely nothing. But when a young woman hires his services, it becomes Nero Wolfes job to look deeper and find the connection. A forty-year-old pact, a five-thousand-mile search, and a million-dollar murder are all linked to an international scandal that could rebound on the great detective and his partner, Archie, with fatal abruptness."The Red Box"Murder by chocolate? Thats the premise Nero Wolfe must operate from when a beautiful woman is poisoned after indulging in a box of candy. Its a case that the great detective--no stranger himself to overindulgence--is loath to take for a variety of reasons, including that it may require that he leave his comfortable brownstone. But he and Archie are compelled by a mystery that mixes high fashion and low motives...and a killer who may have made the deadliest mistake. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Through a hundred million copies and seventy-three brilliant cases of crime and detection, the adventures of Americas largest private detective continue to captivate and enthrall readers around the world. Discover Nero Wolfe--the greatest, grumpiest, gourmandizing detective of them all--in two classic novels, now available in a single dual trade paperback edition.A grand master of the form, Rex Stout is one of Americas greatest mystery writers, and his literary creation Nero Wolfe is one of fictions greatest detectives. Here, in Stouts third and fourth complete Wolfe mysteries, the arrogant, gourmandizing, sedentary sleuth and his trusty man-about-town, Archie Goodwin, solve two of their most baffling cases.The Rubber BandWhat do a Wild West lynching and a respected English nobleman have in common? On the surface, absolutely nothing. But when a young woman hires his services, it becomes Nero Wolfes job to look deeper and find the connection. A forty-year-old pact, a five-thousand-mile search, and a million-dollar murder are all linked to an international scandal that could rebound on the great detective and his partner, Archie, with fatal abruptness.The Red BoxMurder by chocolate? Thats the premise Nero Wolfe must operate from when a beautiful woman is poisoned after indulging in a box of candy. Its a case that the great detective-no stranger himself to overindulgence-is loath to take for a variety of reasons, including that it may require that he leave his comfortable brownstone. But he and Archie are compelled by a mystery that mixes high fashion and low motives...and a killer who may have made the deadliest mistake. Author Biography Rex Stout, born 1886 in Indiana/USA, worked at thirty different professions until he earned enough money to travel. In 1932, he began to write thrillers focusing on the famous detective Nero Wolfe. Nero is a gourmet weighing more than a hundred kilos, and moving as little as possible. Rex Stout finished more than fifty novels and received the "Grand Masters Award". He died 1975. Review "It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore." —New York Times Book Review"Nero Wolfe towers over his rivals...he is an exceptional character creation." —New Yorker Review Quote "It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore." -New York Times Book Review "Nero Wolfe towers over his rivals...he is an exceptional character creation." -New Yorker Details ISBN0553386034 Author Rex Stout Pages 464 Language English ISBN-10 0553386034 ISBN-13 9780553386035 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Residence US Birth 1886 Death 1975 Short Title RUBBER BAND/THE RED BOX 2-IN-1 DOI 10.1604/9780553386035 UK Release Date 2009-02-24 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-02-24 NZ Release Date 2009-02-24 US Release Date 2009-02-24 Publisher Random House USA Inc Series Nero Wolfe Publication Date 2009-02-24 Imprint Random House Inc Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43664546;

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