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Arthur Cartright, a detective, complains about a neighbor's noisy dog. This leads to Perry Mason, a lawyer and his assistant, into a complex case involving a poisoned police dog, a missing wife, and murder. The story is set in Los Angeles, California, and features the famous character Perry Mason, a lawyer who uses his wit and legal skills to solve cases.
First publish date: 1934
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Erle Stanley Gardner
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