And Four to Go. Easter Parade

Rex Stout

And Four to Go

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Synopsis of And Four to Go

And Four to Go contains four short stories:

Synopsis of Easter Parade

The eccentric detective Nero Wolfe learns a fascinating rumor through his personal gardener. A wealthy collector named Millard Bynoe has successfully bred a rare pink Vanda orchid. However, the proud owner refuses to display the unique flower to the public prematurely. Instead, Bynoe insists that his wife must wear a blossom during the famous Easter parade. Therefore, Wolfe experiences an overwhelming urge of orchid envy to obtain this botanical treasure.

To fulfill his desire, Wolfe orders Archie Goodwin to execute a risky clandestine plan. Archie hires a small-time thief to steal the valuable blossom during the busy street parade. Furthermore, the operative uses the chaotic crowd of photographers as an effective cover. Unfortunately, the strategic theft coincides with a sudden and horrific crime on Fifth Avenue. Someone poisons Mrs. Bynoe right in front of the surrounding onlookers.

Initial evidence suggests the killer used a fatal dart hidden inside a fake camera device. As a result, Archie finds himself unexpectedly caught near the scene of a high-profile homicide. Consequently, Wolfe must solve the murder to clear his assistant and secure his coveted orchid. Subsequently, the detective analyzes the complex family dynamic behind the Bynoe fortune. Ultimately, Wolfe identifies the clever assassin through his signature logical deduction.

Serie:  Nero Wolfe; 48

Editorial: Bantam
Año: 1992
ISBN 0553249851

Idioma: English

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