Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

by Rex Stout

In 'Over My Dead Body', Nero Wolfe, the renowned detective, finds himself entangled in a complex case when two young fencing instructors arrive at his office with a perplexing problem. The murder of a prominent figure at the fencing academy leads Wolfe into a labyrinth of intrigue and secrets, where he must unravel the truth behind the theft of a valuable artifact known as the 'col de mort.' As Wolfe and his associate Archie Goodwin delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter a cast of suspects with hidden agendas, and the case takes an unexpected turn when it becomes clear that international forces are at play.

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Rex Stout

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Rex Stout was an American author, best known for his detective fiction featuring the iconic character Nero Wolfe. Stout was a prolific writer, producing over 70 novels and numerous novellas and short...

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