Three at Wolfe’s Door. The Rodeo Murder

Rex Stout

Three at Wolfe’s Door

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Three at Wolfe’s Door

Three short stories:

Synopsis of The Rodeo Murder

In The Rodeo Murder, a lively party at Lily Rowan’s Park Avenue penthouse features an unusual roping contest between several cowboy friends. The host offers a valuable silver-trimmed saddle as the main prize for the winner. However, one of the contestants faces an immediate disadvantage because his rope suddenly disappears from the venue. Therefore, the atmosphere quickly turns tense among the guests.

Shortly after, the missing rope reappears in a terrifying location. A witness finds it wound more than a dozen times around the neck of a wealthy guest. The unfortunate victim is the chief financial backer of the World Series Rodeo. As a result, the fun celebration instantly turns into a high-profile murder investigation.

Due to the scandal in her apartment, Lily Rowan immediately asks private investigator Nero Wolfe to solve the crime. Subsequently, Wolfe and Archie Goodwin must analyze the motives of the remaining cowboy contestants. Furthermore, the detectives examine the secret financial deals behind the rodeo business. Ultimately, Wolfe uncovers the killer during a classic confrontation in his office.

Serie:  Nero Wolfe; 52

Editorial: Bantam
Año: 1995

Título original: Three at Wolfe’s Door. The Rodeo Murder

Idioma: English

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