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“A schedule broken at will becomes a mere procession of vagaries.”

Quote by Rex Stout

Book:Murder by the Book

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Murder by the Book

In this mystery novel, the protagonist is a bookshop owner who becomes entangled in a murder investigation. The story unfolds as the owner uses their knowledge of literature and keen observational skills to unravel the mystery. more

Author

Rex Stout was an American writer renowned for his detective novels. His works, featuring the character of Nero Wolfe, have won the hearts of many readers. Stout's writing career spanned half a century, and his contributions had a profound impact on the genre of detective fiction. more

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