Books like The Case of the Silent Partner by Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Silent Partner is a classic Perry Mason mystery novel by Erle Stanley Gardner. The story revolves around Mildred Faulkner, a successful florist and her sister Carlotta who has been out of work for several months. Mildred is left in charge of the business, but her brother-in-law, Bob, has been playing the horses and has turned Carlotta's stock certificates over to a gambler, leaving her in danger. Mildred is desperate to reclaim her shares and bring her business back from the brink of disaster.
First publish date: February 12, 1986
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Erle Stanley Gardner
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