Publisher, Audio Partners (March 1998)

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"It is always a treat to [hear] a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore" —The New York Times

This mystery from one of America's best-loved writers features one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time - Nero Wolfe. An orchid-growing, gourmandizing, demanding genius, Wolfe solves this case with the able assistance of his legman, Archie Goodwin, who narrates with his usual wry humor.

In all his years of detecting, the unflappable Nero Wolfe has never encountered an investigation as messy as this one. What began as a clean case of larceny quickly sank into a quagmire of blackmail, broken promises, and cold-blooded murder.

Wolfe and Archie must bridge eras and oceans to connect a Wild West lynching to a respected British peer. Only then can they save their beautiful client - and a hotly disputed stake of a cool million dollars.

About the Author: Rex Stout (1886-1975), inimitable master of detective fiction, wrote 73 mysteries. His career also included writing three novels, chairing the War Writers' Board, and mobilizing public opinion against the use of nuclear devices.

About the Performer: Michael Prichard is a Los Angeles-based actor who has recorded more than 400 audiobooks, including novels by Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy. Smart Money magazine named him one of the "Top Ten Golden Voices."