Synopsis Selma Arlington is engaged to a wealthy widower. His heirs don't want him to tie the knot. Perry Mason is asked by Selma to prove she is neither a gold digger nor a murderer of her first husband, but incriminating evidence comes to light. About the Author Erle Stanley Gardner was the master of American mystery fiction. A civil rights lawyer turned author, his mysteries contain intricate plots. Challenging and full of surprises, these are whodunits in the best tradition. He wrote 146 books, 85 of which feature Perry Mason. The fictional attorney became the basis of a popular TV series, achieving an enviable record for winning his cases. At the height of his popularity Gardner was selling an average of 26,000 copies of his novels a day.
P**M
Nice read
Good book for holidays
F**N
Another Perry Mason tale.
Up to usual standard. Not great literature but a great read. Pleasant edition. You know Perry's going to win but the fun is seeing him get there!
M**S
Typically Mason, last minute courtroom shenanigans
Hallmark Perry Mason mystery where everyone seems to have it in for his client, yet somehow he drags the evil in-laws into the mire.When Selma's husband is poisoned by mistake at a friends house, the poisoners try to pin the murder on Selma's shoulders, framing it as though she had bumped her husband off to marry his wealthy friend.As with all Gardner's books, the clever plot-line is mixed with great personalities and the detective work and mental trickery is excellent.It doesn't quite match up to the standard of some of Gardner's greatest cases, but it is still a great book.
Trustpilot
5 days ago
1 month ago
