Happy Friday the 13th!
DEATH OF A DUDE
Author – Rex Stout
First Published – 1969
Genre — Mystery
Setting – Montana – Lily Rowan’s ranch
Protagonist – Archie Goodwin – gumshoe and Nero Wolfe’s right-hand man
Heroine – Lily Rowan – She’s not the heroine as a heroine would appear in a romance, but she’s Archie’s longtime favorite woman pal and love partner, and she’s the reason Archie abandons Nero Wolfe in New York and goes to MONTANA.
Antagonist – I’m not saying who the murderer is, as it would spoil your fun. Suffice to say—the reveal rocks.
Star of the Book – Nero Wolfe of course, the greatest detective in the world. For him to leave his New York brownstone is utter agony. He hates to travel. Geez, he even hates leaving his house — and he does so only in an emergency. This is an emergency of the worst kind, because Archie declares he’s staying in Montana until the murder is solved — and Wolfe cannot manage without his Guy Friday.
Murdered Guy – Philip Brodell – He got his cake and ate it too.
Pinched for the Murder – Harvey Greve – Archie knows he didn’t kill the dude who seduced his daughter and got her pregnant.
Favorite Walk On Character – Henrietta the bootlegger
Fun Tidbit – There is mention of the book The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton.
Memorable Line – “Like hell they’re milk-fake
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Fantasy Romance
How interesting that you chose to speak about a great “armchair” detective!
I was just checking my paper books yesterday and looked at the 2 Rex Stout novels I had: Plot it Yourself and Not Quite Dead Enough!
I tried to decide which to read first, but then postponed it for summer!
I like detective stories, Agatha Christie like.
Thank you for bringing to attention a lovely author!
Wow we’re in sync! I like those two you mentioned. In fact, I like all the Nero Wolfe books, Agatha Christie too– especially Miss Marple.
This looks like a super read. My TBR list keeps on growing. Thanks for sharing this, Flossie.
They are entertaining and relaxing, Daisy.
I love detective stories, but have never given Nero Wolfe a try (my bad). I love Sherlock Holmes, but the Aloysius Pendergast series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is my favorite (off course that’s detective/mystery with a lot of weirdness thrown in, LOL). A fun vintage Friday on Friday the 13th, Flossie!
Yes, give him a try. You mentioned some good ones. My other fave mysteries are the Sister Fidelma series and the Brother Cadfael series.
My fav genre and nyc well great combo
True– great combo. Thanks, Ronnie.