Over My Dead Body

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Over My Dead Body by Rex Stout is a captivating installment in the Nero Wolfe series, blending sharp wit, intricate plotting, and high-stakes intrigue. When the famously reclusive and eccentric detective Nero Wolfe is drawn into a case involving personal connections and international intrigue, his methodical brilliance is put to the ultimate test.The story begins when Wolfe’s quiet routine is interrupted by the arrival of a beautiful young woman seeking his help. Claiming to be his long-lost adopted daughter, she pleads for his assistance in clearing her name in a high-profile theft case. But as Wolfe reluctantly takes on the case, it quickly spirals into something far more dangerous—a tangled web of murder, espionage, and deception that threatens to engulf them all.As Wolfe and his trusted assistant, Archie Goodwin, navigate through the conflicting motives of their suspects, they uncover connections to an international fencing school, a foreign conspiracy, and a murder that strikes too close to home. With his deductive powers stretched to their limits, Wolfe must unravel the truth before more lives are lost.Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II tensions, Over My Dead Body offers a masterful mix of clever dialogue, colorful characters, and a plot full of twists and turns. Rex Stout’s iconic duo of Wolfe and Goodwin shine as they outmaneuver both criminals and law enforcement, proving once again why this series remains a classic of detective fiction.Perfect for fans of sophisticated mysteries and character-driven storytelling, Over My Dead Body is a thrilling addition to the Nero Wolfe canon that will keep readers guessing until the final page.
Copyright:
2025

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ISBN-13:
9781991341556
Publisher:
Porirua Publishing
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Porirua Publishing
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Language:
English
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Nonfiction
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