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“The fricassee with dumplings is made by a Mrs. Miller whose husband has left her four times on account of her disposition and returned four times on account of her cooking.”

Quote by Rex Stout

Book:Some Buried Caesar

Work

Some Buried Caesar

This book delves into the complexities of ancient Roman politics, focusing on the rise and fall of a prominent figure amidst a backdrop of political machinations and historical events. 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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