Product Description

When a Balkan beauty is accused of stealing some diamonds, who can she turn to but Nero Wolfe? Especially since she claims to be his adopted daughter! The stakes are suddenly raised when two students at her fencing school turn up dead. Is Wolfe's alleged daughter actually a hot-blooded murderess? Michael Pritchard interprets Rex Stout's irresistible narrative and quirky characters with brio in this exciting whodunit.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #580837 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-02
• Formats: Audiobook, CD
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .1 pounds
• Binding: Audio CD

From AudioFile
In this early Nero Wolfe mystery, the portly orchid-loving sleuth and his sidekick, Archie Goodwin, become with involved with Yugoslavian politics. When Wolfe is visited by a young, attractive dance instructor who also happens to be a fencing expert, he has no inkling that his Balkan past is about to emerge in unexpected ways. As it happens, the young woman, who may be Wolfe's long lost adopted daughter, becomes involved in a murder. Archie's first-person perspective is adeptly handled by Michael Prichard, who has long experience with this series. Occasionally, the hard-boiled quality he brings to his performance is reminiscent of a 1950s news broadcast, but his interpretation will still be enjoyed by Wolfe's many fans. M.H.N. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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

The New York Times
"Rex Stout and Nero Wolfe make a combination that is hard to beat."