Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective

Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective

by Ellis Parker Butler

Philo Gubb is a wallpaper hanger with big ambitions – he wants to be a detective. So, he enrolls in a correspondence course to learn the trade. But Philo is not the sharpest tool in the shed, and his attempts to solve crimes are often more chaotic than clever. Despite his incompetence, Philo somehow manages to stumble upon the truth, even if it's by accident. With each case, he gets into more trouble, but he also gains more experience and becomes a more confident (though still incompetent) detective. If you're looking for a good laugh and a light-hearted mystery, then Philo Gubb is the perfect detective for you.

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Ellis Parker Butler

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Ellis Parker Butler was an American author known for his humorous and light-hearted writing style. Born on December 5, 1869, in Muscatine, Iowa, he grew up in a large family and had a passion for writ...

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